Political Quotes

“I commend and congratulate Dave Harris for all his accomplishments and hard work on behalf of the Army over the years, and hope he is enjoying his well-earned retirement. There are a handful of people who make a difference in any community. They're usually visible personalities like government or community leaders, businessmen or clergy. Dave Harris has made an impact behind the scenes for 33 years. Harris, 65, will retire Jan. 3 as the head of the public-affairs office for Redstone Arsenal and the Army Missile Command. During that time, he's been a trusted source of information for the media on subjects ranging from high-tech missiles to traffic accidents. He's also been a trusted source for Army employees, squelching unfounded rumors that could affect morale or raising legitimate concerns to management's attention. Less well known has been his role as adviser to Redstone commanders, project managers and community leaders on matters of importance to each. Harris is uncommon partly because he has been at the same job for so long. He knows who to call for answers.”