Biden Honors Fallen Soldiers and Military Families on Memorial Day

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President Joe Biden paid tribute to fallen service members during his Memorial Day speech at Arlington National Cemetery, where he laid a wreath honoring those who have died. He also spoke about his administration's efforts to care for veterans and their families, calling it a "sacred obligation." Biden drew from his family's personal experience, noting that Tuesday marks the eighth anniversary of his son Beau Biden's death from cancer, which he believes may have been connected to burn pits Beau was exposed to during his tour in Iraq. Biden signed the PACT Act into law last year, expanding health care benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits.
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