Political Quotes

“I rise today to recognize the class of 2023 graduates from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and the 23 exemplary graduates from the State of Michigan. From plebes to firsties, and now second lieutenants in the U.S. Army, the class of 2023 has come through one of the most challenging and rewarding experiences of their lives to join ``The Long Gray Line.'' The class motto, ``Freedom is not Free,'' reflects the class of 2023's commitment and moral, mental, and physical strength necessary to graduate from West Point and serve as commissioned officers in the U.S. Army. I commend the graduates for their dedication to support and defend the American Constitution and uphold the ethical standards of the Army and United States of America. I am honored to ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating, from Michigan: Zachary C. Hellebuyck, Jack Fish, Zenon Stepien, Audra Bloch, Madison Tolston, Elle Bennett, Colin J. Day, Daniel Reimchen, Henry J. Janeway, Jr., Alma Cooper, Michael J. Erickson, Jr., Luke Doyle, Daniel Chung, Margaret Neumeyer, Henry Carroll, Michael Lance, Tyler Prichard, Benjamin Buia, Levi D. Hren, Erika Rapp.While their service to our Nation has just begun, I am confident these new officers will embody the values of ``Duty, Honor, Country.'' ____________________”