Text of Remarks by Attorney General Gonzales at Disabled American Veterans National Convention.

(From US Newswire)

Byline: HAROLD HECKLE

To: National Desk

Contact: U.S. Department of Justice Public Affairs, 202-514-2007, http://www.usdoj.gov

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Following is the text of remarks of Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales as prepared for delivery at the Disabled American Veterans National Convention in Chicago:

Thank you, Joe, and thank you all so much for having me here today.

Events in the Middle East, the fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the recent disruption in the United Kingdom of a plot to explode liquid bombs aboard in flight airliners remind us all that the world is as dangerous today as when you wore proudly your uniform. In the face of these challenges, our servicemen and women continue to march forward to defend our neighborhoods and way of life, to defend our values, to defend America.

For me, it is deeply humbling to be here, in a room filled with heroes. For your service, for your sacrifice, I wish to thank you. I thank you both personally and on behalf of my family - because we feel so blessed to enjoy the freedoms you have protected - and I thank you on behalf of our President, who I have known as a leader, as a boss, and as a good friend. I know how much the people of our armed forces mean to George Bush the man, as well as to George Bush the Commander in Chief. His support and his heart are with those who serve, and those who have served, always.

I also wish to thank the Disabled American Veterans for its leadership in preserving the rights of disabled veterans. You are one of the leading voices for veterans across this…