Because freedom has never been guaranteed.

Every generation has to earn it.

Fight for it.

Defended in battle between autocracy and democracy.

Between the greed of a few and the rights of many.

It matters.

Our democracy is more than just a system of a government.

It's the very soul of America. It's how we've been able

to constantly adapt through the centuries. It's why we've always emerged from every

challenge stronger than we went in. and it's how we come together as

one nation united and just as our fallen heroes have kept the ultimate faith

with our country and our democracy. We must keep faith with them. Because of them, all

of them that we stand here today. We will never forget that. We will never ever

stop working for tomorrow more perfect union which they lived

and which they died for. That was their promise. That's our promise, our promise today to them. That's our promise always.

Good morning and welcome to Morning Joe. It is Tuesday, May 28th. That was President Biden marking Memorial Day

at Arlington National Cemetery

with a somber message about freedom, democracy

and honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

It's certainly a day for reflection across the country.

Really is and it's a special day and has long been a special day for public servants who

focused on those who have given their all, given their lives to this country.

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