Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, it is my honor and privilege to recognize the crewmembers of the USS Cony, a Navy Fletcher Class destroyer that was commissioned from 1942 to 1969. I would like to welcome the esteemed shipmates and their families to Washington, D.C., as they celebrate their 36th annual reunion. During World War II and the Korean war, the USS Cony protected and transported goods throughout Asia and the Pacific. The USS Cony received 13 battle stars for its service and outstanding achievement that deserves recognition today. The Cony and its crewmembers also played a crucial role in defending the U.S. during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and I commend the valiant efforts of the men and women who served this country while aboard the USS Cony. Although the Cony was decommissioned long ago, her legacy lives on today. Thank you to all the members, past and present, of the United States military for your service and sacrifice. ____________________”