Political Quotes

“I listened very carefully to what Senator Nunn and Senator Warner had to say. I have great respect for both of them. I do not think there are any two Members of this body that know more about the military than do they. I think we are very privileged to have their service in this body. However, I must say I look at this a little differently. I took the time to read the IG report, to read the trial judge's ruling, and also read a Navy policy document with which I would like to begin. This is entitled ``The Navy Policy Book. A Single Reference of the Most Important Guiding Principles of Our Navy.'' There is one section, and it is titled ``Accountability is critical to our success.'' It is very short, and I want to read it. It says: We accept the consequences of our own actions. In leadership positions, we bear responsibility for the actions of our subordinates. We are members of the naval service 24 hours a day, and we are accountable for our professional and personal behavior, both on and off the job. This is signed by the Commandant of the Marine Corps, the Secretary of the Navy, and the Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Kelso himself. I find it a very difficult thing not to give someone full honors when they retire after a lifetime of good service.”