Daniel Akaka: “Today Senator Inhofe and I celebrate the Army's 233rd birthday. For over two centuries, the Army has fought to preserve…”

“Today Senator Inhofe and I celebrate the Army's 233rd birthday. For over two centuries, the Army has fought to preserve the principles of democracy not only here in the United States but around the world. Our Nation's Army soldiers have served this Nation with honesty, courage, and dignity, and it is my privilege to take this opportunity to commemorate its birth. Both in times of peace, and in times of war, the U.S. Army has answered the call of duty and responded to the challenge of defending our Nation. All of our Army units, Active, Guard and Reserve, share the heritage of the first Continental Army which fought so valiantly to ensure the birth of a nation founded on the ideals of justice and freedom.”