At PTSD Bill Signing, Obama Thanks Sen. Blumenthal, Who Faked Vietnam Service

BARACK OBAMA: "We want to thank Jake and all those who served with clay, who protected him and loved him like a brother, and all the veterans service organizations that fought for this law and who advocated so passionately for those who have served. We thank all the military families who have lost a loved one, families here today who channeled their grief into helping others. They believe as we all do that we have to end this tragedy of suicide among our troops and veterans. I want to thank the members of Congress, Republican and Democrat, who worked to get this done. I want to give a special acknowledgment to somebody who knows a little bit about service, senator John McCain. [Applause] Dick Blumenthal, we're grateful for your efforts. Representative Jeff Miller. My homegirl from the Chicago area, Tammy Duckworth. Couldn't be prouder of her."