Remarks by the First Lady at the Veterans Full Employment Act of 2013 Bill Signing

Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–April 17, 2013 – 1:55 P.M. EDT

MRS. OBAMA:  Thank you.  (Applause.)  Thank you so much.  Good afternoon.  It is truly a pleasure to be here in Maryland today. 

But before we get started, I want to take a moment to say that our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Boston.  My husband continues to monitor the situation, and he has directed the full resources of the federal government to assist state and…