Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 4, 2004
Thank you, gentlemen, for your service to the Nation, which begins and ends with the profound appreciation of the service and sacrifice of the young Americans you lead, and I thank you for that, too.
Said by
Jack Reed
Democratic · Rhode Island
Source
congress.gov
Feb 4, 2004

Editor's note · Context

Senator Reed acknowledges the service of military leaders.

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