There are two weeks left before President Bush leaves the White House, but today he honored the military and defended his actions as Commander and Chief.

During a parade to honor the men and women who serve, Mr.Bush told the crowd how proud he is of them. He went on to say, it was the military that brought him to Washington eight years ago, and they will be with him in Texas. Under President Bush the U.S. entered into wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. However, the president says every U.S. Military mission under his watch has been necessary and part of a just cause.

"The decisions I've made as your Commander-in-Chief have not always been popular but the cause you have served has always been just and right. The missions you have carried out have always been necessary", said President Bush.

President Bush leaves office January 20th.