All of that affects our entire economy -- our unemployment rate our productivity our competitiveness. All around the world. So it's time for us to come together as a country to find some solutions to this problem. That has affected so. Many of our military families for so long It is time for us to make sure. That our military spouses.
That their hard work and professional skills are recognized no matter. What state they move to And we're. All willing to do our part to work together to move. This issue forward and to provide support for states along the way That's why in addition to today's announcement. When our nation's governors gather at the White House in just two weeks Jill and I are going to make. This ask directly. We're going to ask. Each of the governors to lead the charge on this issue in their state
We're also going to reach out to state legislators across the country and we're going to ask them to jumpstart the legislative process. The state liaisons here at the Department of Defense will be working nonstop to help. These state leaders craft and pass bills. That fit their states' needs. In addition we're going to be asking advocacy groups like the National Military Family Association to engage at a state level to build the kind of grassroots support. That will help get. This done And we're going to urge. More national professional organizations to follow the lead of the American Bar Association which actively is encouraging its state affiliates to make licensing accommodations for military spouses.
We are ready to roll up our sleeves and do. Some heavy lifting on this issue We are ready to make. This happen. We can do we can work together so. That every state can find its own solution we'll. Once again show. All of you -- our incredible military families --. That America has your back After. All that's exactly. What you do for all of us every single day That's what you do for us No matter. How much we ask of you no matter. What the personal cost our military families always answer the call. They always do. And today as. We announce. This new effort I'm reminded of a group of military spouses.
That I met with a few years ago in Kentucky. One woman we were talking to she choked up as. She told me about some of the challenges. That she and her family were facing And I'll never forget. What happened next:. Another military spouse who was sitting there. She jumped in and she said -- and this is a quote --. She said "I don't know. This woman I didn't meet her before today but when. She leaves here. She will have my number And. She will be able to call. Me anytime She's got the support of this friend right here" See and I tell. That story because that's who military spouses are That's exactly who they are That's the life. That so many of you here today lead. That is the commitment.
That you show every single day to your families to our communities and to our country. I just want. You all to know that you can call on us and we will answer We owe. It to you and your families who have sacrificed so much And so to all of the state leaders out there in this room and beyond. I want to thank you for everything that you've done so far and I look forward to working with. You to finish. This job And to our troops and our military families. I cannot thank you enough for everything you do for this country
We are inspired by. You We are so proud of you and we are working as hard as. We can to serve. You as well as. You have served. This country. You all God bless and God bless the United States of America Thanks so much (applause).
That their hard work and professional skills are recognized no matter. What state they move to And we're. All willing to do our part to work together to move. This issue forward and to provide support for states along the way That's why in addition to today's announcement. When our nation's governors gather at the White House in just two weeks Jill and I are going to make. This ask directly. We're going to ask. Each of the governors to lead the charge on this issue in their state
We're also going to reach out to state legislators across the country and we're going to ask them to jumpstart the legislative process. The state liaisons here at the Department of Defense will be working nonstop to help. These state leaders craft and pass bills. That fit their states' needs. In addition we're going to be asking advocacy groups like the National Military Family Association to engage at a state level to build the kind of grassroots support. That will help get. This done And we're going to urge. More national professional organizations to follow the lead of the American Bar Association which actively is encouraging its state affiliates to make licensing accommodations for military spouses.
We are ready to roll up our sleeves and do. Some heavy lifting on this issue We are ready to make. This happen. We can do we can work together so. That every state can find its own solution we'll. Once again show. All of you -- our incredible military families --. That America has your back After. All that's exactly. What you do for all of us every single day That's what you do for us No matter. How much we ask of you no matter. What the personal cost our military families always answer the call. They always do. And today as. We announce. This new effort I'm reminded of a group of military spouses.
That I met with a few years ago in Kentucky. One woman we were talking to she choked up as. She told me about some of the challenges. That she and her family were facing And I'll never forget. What happened next:. Another military spouse who was sitting there. She jumped in and she said -- and this is a quote --. She said "I don't know. This woman I didn't meet her before today but when. She leaves here. She will have my number And. She will be able to call. Me anytime She's got the support of this friend right here" See and I tell. That story because that's who military spouses are That's exactly who they are That's the life. That so many of you here today lead. That is the commitment.
That you show every single day to your families to our communities and to our country. I just want. You all to know that you can call on us and we will answer We owe. It to you and your families who have sacrificed so much And so to all of the state leaders out there in this room and beyond. I want to thank you for everything that you've done so far and I look forward to working with. You to finish. This job And to our troops and our military families. I cannot thank you enough for everything you do for this country
We are inspired by. You We are so proud of you and we are working as hard as. We can to serve. You as well as. You have served. This country. You all God bless and God bless the United States of America Thanks so much (applause).
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