NORAD 50th Anniversary

US Department of Defense Speeches, May 12, 2008

Throughout these 50 years, NORAD has faithfully done its job, tackling unique security challenges with creativity and innovation. It is, in the final analysis, still one of our first and last defenses of that which we cherish most: our loved ones, our liberties, our countries.

So to all the men and women who have dedicated their lives to defending this continent, I thank you. As we look back on all that has been accomplished, let us also look forward to new challenges and new triumphs.

Thank you for being here tonight. (Applause)