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　　WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama saidmore must be done to improve the safety andhealth of U.S. troops both in the war zones andat home. Obama made his remarks at aceremony paying tribute to the victims of theApril 2 shooting in Fort Hood, Texas, onWednesday. The president's visit to Texas will also include attending thecommemoration of 50 years since the signing of the historic U.S. Civil Rights Act.

　　Love was the central theme of President Obama's speech Wednesday at a memorialceremony for three servicemen killed by a fellow soldier at Fort Hood earlier this month. He saidit was love for their country that inspired these soldiers to join the Army, and love that willhelp their families overcome the grief surrounding their loss.

　　“Love bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends,”said Obama.

　　Last week, a disgruntled solder killed himself and three others at Fort Hood, where an Armypsychiatrist killed 13 people in a shooting spree in 2009. President Obama said the latesttragedy reopens the old wounds and that more needs to be done to secure U.S. militaryfacilities.

　　"In our open society, and at vast bases like this, we can never eliminate every risk. But as anation, we can do more to help counsel those with mental health issues, to keep firearms outof the hands of those who are having such deep difficulties. As a military, we must continue todo everything in our power to secure our facilities and spare others this pain," said Obama.

　　Army Chief of Staff General Ray Odierno said it is not clear why wartime hardships make somesoldiers stronger, while others struggle with the effects. He said the Army will do more toaddress the problem.

　　"We will also do everything within our power to investigate every detail, to learn, to adapt andto protect our most valuable resource: the men and women of our U.S. Army," said Odierno.

　　Secretary of the Army John McHugh praised the victims for their bravery, which he said savedmany other lives.

　　"We may never know how many lives were saved or how many others might have been lostwere it not for these heroes. But know this: we are incredibly grateful for their bravery andeven more humbled by their selflessness," said McHugh.

　　On Thursday, President Obama joins former presidents Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton and GeorgeW. Bush in the state capital, Austin, to honor the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. Thelegislation outlawed racial discrimination in voting, schools, public accommodations, and theworkplace.