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- We are here for the 100th anniversary

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of the commemoration of
the Battle of Belleau Wood.

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This is a concert for
the town of Soissons,

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which while it was not directly
involved in the battle,

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was in the follow-on battle

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that the Marine Corps
was also involved in.

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We are here as an exchange
or a show of friendship

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that is long lasting between
the French and the Americans.

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I have played in quite a few.

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I've been to quite a
few different countries,

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but this has a special place
in our hearts because, well,

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this is where the modern
Marine Corps was established.

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We established our name here in Belleau.

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We became a solid Marine Corps

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via its attachments that
were around the world.

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I think that holds special
place in all of Marine's hearts.

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I think it means a lot.

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There is a great time between
the people of Soissons

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and the United States Marine Corps

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in particular because of the battle.

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They are very appreciative,

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and I think it shows the great friendship

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that the French people and
the United States have,

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and of course, in particular,

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the United States Marine
Corps has with the French.

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- I think tonight went really well.

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We had a couple of moments
that were just really,

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when you're playing music,

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you're not speaking to anybody.

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It's just this language that you don't

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actually have to say any words.

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It's just this communication
between the whole ensemble,

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and we really had some moments tonight.

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It was great.

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The venue that we're in,

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the amount of people that showed up,

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and just the atmosphere.

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The energy from the crowd
really pumped everybody up,

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and it was overall, a
really great product.

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This is really the year.

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It's the 100th anniversary,

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and it's really gonna be special.

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The turnout should be great.

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There should be a lot of people there.

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It's really, I know that
the citizens of France

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really appreciate everything
that the US has done.

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I mean, it really does mean a lot to them,

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and this 100th anniversary

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is going to be something
special for everybody involved.