J. Thurmond: “152 years ago, The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, was established in the port city of Charleston. A…”

“152 years ago, The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina, was established in the port city of Charleston. A single gender school of demanding discipline, it has successfully educated thousands of young men in academics and leadership skills. Citadel graduates have become successful leaders in both the public and private sectors, as well as having been involved in every American military conflict since the Mexican War. Thanks to its effective teaching techniques, The Citadel has earned an enviable reputation as one of the best public colleges in the United States, and there is not a better military school anywhere in this Nation than The Citadel. This past Saturday, my good friend and colleague, Senator Robert Dole, addressed the 1994 graduating class of cadets. Appropriately, Senator Dole chose as the subject of his speech the challenges of leadership that face our great Nation and the young men who were receiving their diplomas. He reflected upon the words of a great South Carolinian, James F. Byrnes, who said that ``* * * the difference between average people and great people can be explained in three words--`and then some.' '' Senator Dole challenged his individuals to seek and accept responsibility, to be good leaders ``and then some.'' Mr. President, Senator Dole's remarks were enthusiastically received and he made a magnificent impression on everyone who attended Saturday's ceremonies.”