Political Quotes

“we will proceed to COL Peter G. Hart. I call to the floor Executive Calendar No. 94, COL Peter G. Hart, to the grade of Brigadier General. Colonel Hart is currently fulfilling a crucial role as an Army Strategist for the U.S. Central Command. As a 23-year combat veteran and retired Lieutenant Colonel of our great U.S. Army, I am proud to stand up for this valiant officer who has answered the selfless call to service and earned this promotion in the U.S. Army. Again, I want to talk about making these individuals political pawns in the grand scheme. So the VFW had recently done a survey. And they did surveys in every State and overseas territory of their members. These are veterans. Polls indicate there is a growing wedge between the veteran community and the colleagues on this side of the aisle and ``political decisions that harm the troops will affect the decisions of BFW members in upcoming elections.'' People don't like men and women who are used as political pawns, especially those who are sworn to be apolitical. Those are the men and women who serve in uniform. There is a growing division. It will continue to grow wider. So, therefore, Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to executive session for the consideration of the following nomination: Colonel Peter G. Hart to be Brigadier General in the U.S. Army, under Executive Calendar No.…”