Political Quotes

“the Greenville, North Carolina, United States Army recruiters and those across the country are working hard to get the job done every single day. My son Justin has arrived now at Fort Benning, Georgia, to become an infantryman. He went from carrying our Nation's flag to now answering the call to protect it. He was inspired as a child and from his 4 years in JROTC with the Ram Battalion at Greene Central High School in Snow Hill. I recall a few months back, he called me and said that he wanted to talk to me about something, and I said: ``Son, what is it?'' He said: ``Dad, I want to join the Army.'' I said: ``Well, son, you know I was in the Air Force, right?'' He said: ``Yes, I do, Dad.'' He said: ``But I want to join the Army, and you are not changing my mind.'' I said: ``Well, son, what is it that you want to do?'' He said: ``I want to be an infantryman.'' I said: ``Son, do you understand the risk?'' He said: ``Yes, Dad, I understand the risk.'' He went on to say something very moving and profound. He said: ``Dad, I listed my brothers as my beneficiaries.'' Later, he shared that, after praying, he went in and took the oath of office with his Bible in his pocket. By the way, I saw that Bible later. It was a camouflage Bible, but the words were the same. As his father, I said to him: ``Son, I love you. Serve us well.'' I found it in me to say: ``Hooah.''”