习近平强调,广大老干部在中国革命、建设、改革各个历史时期都作出了巨大的历史性贡献,是建立新中国、建设中国特色社会主义事业的功臣。尊重老干部就是尊重党的光荣历史,爱护老干部就是爱护党的宝贵财富,学习老干部就是学习党的优良传统和作风,重视发挥老干部作用就是重视党的重要政治资源。 Xi Jinping emphasized that the majority of veteran cadres have made tremendous historic contributions in various historical periods of China’s revolution, construction and reform and are the contributors to establishing a new China and building socialism with Chinese characteristics. Respecting the veteran cadres means respecting the glorious history of the party. Protecting the veterans is the precious asset to the party. Studying the veterans is to learn the party’s fine traditions and style, and attaching importance to giving play to the veteran cadres’ role is to attach importance to the party’s important political resources.