Political Quotes

“It is officers like these whom I am proud to be a staunch advocate of because the Army community needs them. We need more Army command officers in the fight, not out of the fight. This is why I am standing up tonight in support of LG John S. Kolasheski and his promotion to deputy commanding general of the U.S. Army Europe-Africa. Next, we have COL Jack J. Stumme. I am rising to talk about Jack J. Stumme. He is a Colonel under Calendar No. 284 for the grade of Brigadier General. COL Jack J. Stumme is currently serving with the U.S. Army Europe- Africa as a command chaplain. Colonel Stumme has given years of service to our military and to his faith, serving as command chaplain for United States AFRICOM, the 18th Airborne Corps, and a staff chaplain for the Office of the Chief of Chaplains. I firmly believe that Colonel Stumme's qualifications, record, and character make him exceptionally eligible for this appointment, and I speak with experience here. Our chaplains truly do God's work for the men and women who serve. That is why I am providing a voice this evening for Chaplain Stumme and his promotion to Brigadier General. Next, I rise in support of Col. Matthew S. Allen. Matthew S. Allen is an Air Force officer--Calendar No. 336--and he has been selected for the grade of Brigadier General. I would like to highlight Col. Matthew S. Allen, whom many of us know because he works directly with Members of Congress.…”