Political Quotes

“I think it might be of interest also for the Record to note that during his 38-year military career, among many distinguished assignments both in combat and in peace, Admiral Kelso received the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Distinguished Service Medal with two gold stars, Legion of Merit with three gold stars in lieu of subsequent awards, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Navy Unit Commendation with two bronze stars in lieu of subsequent awards, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service Medal with two bronze stars in lieu of third award, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and the Sea Service Deployment Ribbon. A distinguished career, Mr. President, a distinguished career of a decent, honorable, and widely respected person. I might add that the DACOWITS members are a group of approximately 36 women--mostly women--who have many significant and respected credentials as far as the issue of the military is concerned.”