Mar 26, 12:25 PM EDT


Obama urges Americans to support war vets



WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Barack Obama says when it comes to making sure returning veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan have the support they need, government can't do the job alone.

He says communities and churches need to reach out to veterans and celebrate their return, and that businesses need to make jobs available to them.

Obama noted that veterans returning from Vietnam weren't treated well in many cases. He called that "inexcusable."

Obama repeated his support for increased funding for veterans programs, and the treatment of health problems such as post-traumatic stress.


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