Political Quotes

“Mr. President, last month, I spoke on the Senate floor about a friend from my hometown of Montpelier, VT, GEN Richard Cody. General Cody left Montpelier--one of our Nation's smallest State capital--to serve his country, beginning as a student at West Point. He had an outstanding military career serving all over the world and culminating with his service as Vice Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army. General Cody recently returned to Vermont, where he was honored by his alma mater, Montpelier High School. Prior to the testimonial dinner saluting him, General Cody went back to the high school, where he inspired students with his patriotism and commitment to making a positive difference in the world. In fact, his student audience was so inspired with this tremendous leader that he received a standing ovation at the end of his remarks. I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record the article by Amy Nixon published in the April 5, 2014, edition of the Barre- Montpelier Times Argus in honor of General Cody's return to Vermont. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: [From the Barre-Montpelier Times Argus, Apr. 5, 2014] General Welcomed Back to Capital (By Amy Nixon) Montpelier.--Gen.…”