Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, today I rise to congratulate the West Point class of 2024 on their graduation this past spring and for their continued commitment to service. It is no small feat, and the country is indebted to them for their immense willingness to sacrifice. I hesitate because I myself am a West Point grad of 2004, and I know what they are signing up for. I know how serious it is, and I am very proud of them. It is the greatest service academy in all the land, and I know that each of them will be looked at as leaders not just now but for the rest of their lives. So I ask them all to lead with the West Point motto in mind: ``Duty, Honor, Country.'' It is something that is ingrained into every cadet. It is something that is part of The Long Gray Line. They are our Nation's best and brightest, and I cannot wait to see what they and the class of 2024 does for our great Nation. I also briefly want to congratulate them all on going 3-1 in their 4 years against Navy. They are winners. On a more serious note, the country will be better off because of their sacrifice and determination. I am honored to ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating the following 24 grads of the 2024 class from Michigan: Kathryn Cornett of Muskegon Dominic Curti of Bloomfield Hills, who is a fantastic intern, by the way Lucas Dickerson of Sterling Heights Colton Dougherty of Garden City William Drake of Bloomfield Hills Jason Fargo of Portage Alexzandria Goss of St.…”