`` In the history of this house , there has never been a night quite like this , '' Obama says . He pledges to thank and honor the service of wartime veterans . ` The president also announces that he will visit Arlington National Cemetery on Friday for his final presidential trip as commander in chief.'
`` In the history of this house , there has never been a night quite like this , '' Obama says . He pledges to thank and honor the service of wartime veterans . At the end of his speech , the president raises a glass of water and toasts his guests .