"We cannot, and we must not, we will not, balance the budget on the backs of our veterans." President Obama tells US military veterans gathered at the national American Legion convention in Minneapolis. He drew great applause for his change in policy on military combat suicides. "The days when depression and PTSD were stigmatized must end. That's why I made the decision to start sending condolence letters to the families of service members who take their lives while deployed in a combat zone. These American patriots did not die because they were weak. They were warriors. And every man and woman in uniform, and every veteran, needs to know that your nation will be there to help you stay strong." The President also talked about his "reverse boot camp" to help find returning vets jobs. He promoted his proposal to give tax credits to businesses that hired vets and disabled military personnel.
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