He warmly congratulated the war veterans who beat back the U.S. imperialists' invasion in the hard-fought battles on which hinged the destiny of the country, honorably defended its freedom and independence and performed undying feats in the war under the guidance of the party and the leader.

He expressed expectation and conviction that the war veterans would keep themselves in good health and pass on the younger generation as legacies the collectivism and popular heroism fully displayed by them in the war and thus encourage them to steadfastly carry forward the revolutionary cause of Juche, the revolutionary cause of Songun.

Present there were Kim Yong Nam, Choe Yong Rim, Choe Ryong Hae, Hyon Yong Chol, Kim Jong Gak, Kim Kyong Hui, Jang Song Thaek, Pak To Chun, Kim Yong Chun, Kim Kuk Thae, Kim Ki Nam, Choe Thae Bok, Yang Hyong Sop, Ri Yong Mu, Hyon Chol Hae, Kim Won Hong, Ri Myong Su, O Kuk Ryol, Ju Kyu Chang, Ri Pyong Sam, Thae Jong Su and anti-Japanese war fighters including Ri Ul Sol, Hwang Sun Hui and Kim Chol Man.