Political Quotes

“Mr. President, this afternoon I would like to honor and recognize the important service of three men, three Marine generals who have served their country in uniform and who have served their country in the civilian world as well, who have served with honor and dignity in ways that I think deserve recognition on the floor of the U.S. Senate. They have done this service in a manner that is befitting of marines, with dignity, class, and honor. I am talking about former Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis, former Secretary of Homeland Security and the President's Chief of Staff at the White House, Gen. John Kelly, and, lastly, I would like to recognize Gen. Joe Dunford, who, on Monday, will be stepping down as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. I intend to be there to honor him and to witness another remarkable transition of authority and power when U.S. Army General Milley takes over in what is the most important position for a military officer in the United States of America. It will be the end of an era, a remarkable era, for the Marine Corps--the smallest of the military services, where these three Marine generals--Kelly, Mattis, and Dunford--served with distinction, not only in the Corps as four star generals but at the highest levels of government at a critical time in our country's history. It is a remarkable story. It is a story of service, sacrifice, and friendship.…”