Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise to salute the U.S. Navy's newest vessel, the USS Little Rock, and her brave crew. Commissioned this past Saturday, the new USS Little Rock was built in Wisconsin and is a littoral combat ship that will operate in waters close to shore. The vessel carries with it the namesake of Arkansas' State capital and the proud history of the former USS Little Rock. Today, it is also fitting to honor the former USS Little Rock. Completed in World War II, she was one of six vessels to be converted to a guided missile cruiser. She was the first U.S. Navy ship to be named for Little Rock, Arkansas. The only World War II cruiser on display in the United States, the former USS Little Rock is the sole survivor of the Cleveland class. The USS Little Rock served with distinction as a flagship for both the second and the sixth fleets. I thank all of those who served on the former USS Little Rock. I wish the new USS Little Rock the best as she carries out our Nation's critical maritime strategy and protects our interests across the globe. ____________________”