Political Quotes

“Today, I stand in recognition of the late Major General Andrew Cooley, a dear friend and a tremendous patriot who dedicated his life to serving our great Nation. A true leader and a combat veteran, he faithfully served for 38 years, leading from the front and accomplishing much along the way. His career was marked by several tours of duty at home and abroad, including the command of an Army division, and he participated in combat operations in Korea, Vietnam, Lebanon, Somalia, Bosnia, Kosovo, and Angola. In 1951, General Cooley enlisted in the United States Army at the age of 17, and he went on to receive his commission after having successfully completed Officer Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia, in 1955, as a second lieutenant. Over the course of his career, he served in various staff and command positions, including as the principal representative of the Department of Defense to the Lebanese-Israeli negotiations and as commanding general of the 24th Infantry Division. Upon retirement from the Army, General Cooley was instrumental in instituting a forward-focused, logistical infrastructure that remains instrumental to our Nation's defense. {time} 1045 Without a doubt, General Cooley's many accomplishments deserve to be honored. However, his accomplishments could only be realized with the support and commitment of his wife of 57 years, Joan, and their two children, Cathleen and Caroline. Mr.…”