Admiral: Obama’s Foreign Policy ‘Worthy’ Of Veterans

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Retired Admiral John B. Nathman said at the Democratic convention on Thursday that the Obama administration has enacted a foreign policy “worthy” of members of the military. 

“For every branch of the service, for those in civilian clothes or the uniform, President Obama gives us a foreign policy worthy of the men and women on this stage, to ensure that wherever they serve, their uniform and dedication is respected, and that their service makes a difference for America,” he said.

Nathman also said the Obama administration has invested in the Veterans Administration to help troops returning home. 

For every family waiting at home, anxious every time the phone rings, the president, the first lady, and Dr. Jill Biden are engaging whole communities to support those families. And for every man and woman coming back to an uncertain future, the president strives to help veterans apply their talents, expand their skills and get good jobs. Last year, he challenged American businesses to hire 100,000 veterans and military spouses. He and the first lady got businesses across the private sector to sign on, supported by tax credits for hiring our veterans and wounded warriors. Last month, these same participating businesses reported that they’ve exceeded the goal by 25 percent— ahead of schedule—and now they’re committing to bring on a quarter million more new veteran jobs.

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