[Joe 6-pack]

Video of speech is available at source url.

[b4its2late]

Guess what, I did it legally and it ain’t from the state of Hawaii.

I like him already.

[brivette]

You’re welcome.

[Old Teufel Hunden]

"You see… America is not place on the map; it isn’t a physical location. It is an ideal, a concept. And if you are an American, you must understand the concept, you must buy into this concept and most importantly, you have to fight and defend this concept. This is about Freedom… and not free stuff."

It's funny how usually it is the immigrant (the legals ones that is) that best understand and appreciate being an American. Those of us who grew up with this privilege can never truly appreciate what they know about, the loss of liberty and freedom.

[Amberdawn]

Lovely! It’s so nice to hear from someone who “gets it”.

[stylecouncilor]

ping

[JoeProBono]

[GILTN1stborn]

Ping

In the Insurance Agency where I used to work, many of the immigrant citizens were more informed and knowledgeable about the workings of government than the “natural born citizens”. Especially the ones from Vietnam. It was a pleasure to have discussions and to see how much they appreciated this country.

[miele man]

Thanks for posting this. Makes my day.

10st Abn Div
70-71

[combat_boots]

Welcome home, guys. Welcome.

Your difficulties back home here are lessons. Your hardships and horrible, disgraceful treatment are teachers now. You can help all those who are sorely misused now.

Your strength and perseverance is a model and inspiration for us all.

God bless you all. Everyone.

[ScottinVA]

By one year, I was too young to serve in Vietnam before the drawdown, but my sincerest thanks go out to each and every one of the warriors who stood tall for America during that time and served in that war. God bless you all.

[Does so]

My Brother-in-Law, a naturalized citizen, is on his way to Europe and the beaches of Normandy. He continues to give endless thanks to The Greatest Generation for saving his Dutch family from the Nazis.

[DustyMoment]

This is about Freedom… and not free stuff.
This is about Freedom… and not free stuff.
This is about Freedom… and not free stuff.
This is about Freedom… and not free stuff.
This is about Freedom… and not free stuff.
This is about Freedom… and not free stuff.
This is about Freedom… and not free stuff.
This is about Freedom… and not free stuff.

Thank YOU, Quang. This veteran came back to an America that did not welcome us back because of the lies of Walter Cronkite, John Kerry and Jane Fonda. This veteran came back to an America that spit on soldiers 12 hours off of the battlefield. This veteran came back to an America that denied us jobs and careers because, when our country called, we answered, and were called killers, dopers, and baby rapists for it.

Your speech reminds us that we did something good. And, THAT is worth all the pain, anguish and shame that we were made to feel for going to Vietnam.

[PzLdr]

Mr. Nguyen,

The honor was mine.

CPT ARMOR
MACV 1971

[The Shrew]

Thought you two freedom fighters should see this.

Semper Fi,

TS

[FlingWingFlyer]

Quang Nguyen

Another Great American stands up and speaks out for America.

[1COUNTER-MORTER-68]

Chu Hoi Mr.Nguyen,,,

Welcome Home...

[Nailbiter]

ping

[Neil E. Wright]

P I N G

It's about

★ FREEDOM!★

★ Estimated Value – PRICELESS! ★

[dcwusmc]

Thank you for posting this. But now I have a problem with my monitor getting all fogged up, or else it’s these new contacts that are making my eyes water...

And to the young American-by-choice, you are most welcome. I could wish that my fellow Americans had been so gracious when we came home from your former country!

[Dapper 26]

Patriotism is like a good fire - you gotta throw on a big log (like this story) once in awhile to keep it alive. To those who gave all - May you rest in Peace. For the rest of us, may we live in Peace.
3/5 Cav, 9th Inf Div
1967 - 1968