D-Day was a powerful illustration of how alliances make us stronger in the defense of freedom. This lesson has never resonated more.

To surrender to bullies or to bow down to dictators is simply unthinkable. To do that means forgetting what happened here on these hallowed beaches in Normandy. Make no mistake, we will not bow down. And we will not forget.

The men who fought here in Normandy became heroes not because they were the strongest, or toughest, or fiercest – although many were.   But because they were given an audacious mission, knowing they could die, and they did it anyway.   They knew, beyond any doubt that there are…

Jill and I greeted 30 World War II veterans who fought on the shores of Normandy 80 years ago. I thanked each of them for their service to our country. On behalf of the American people, and as Commander-in-Chief, it is an honor to salute you here in Normandy once more.

The brave service members who fought on D-Day represent the Greatest Generation in our history. Together, they stood to oppose the forces of fascism, volunteered to lay down their lives for our liberty, and answered freedom’s call at its hour of greatest need. And today, on…