Political Quotes

“one of the formative parts of my life was being a student at Saint Michael's College in Vermont. It was especially so because of the people I met there. One of my most memorable classmates is Dr. Frederick Burkle. Skip Burkle was one who cared greatly about what he was learning and showed moral leadership even then. As students, we both lived in dorms that resembled World War II-era barracks. Fortunately, the living conditions for students at Saint Michael's have improved since then. Last month, now-Dr. Burkle, spoke at Saint Michael's College giving the commencement address. Everyone who was there actually listened to a man who spoke of his own background. He spoke also to the moral compass he has developed both in school and since in the military and in his scientific work. So much could be said about his career. I agree when he said, ``My humanitarian work was the most meaningful I've ever done.'' That makes so much sense because few people I have ever known have begun to approach his life as a humanitarian. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that his speech to the graduating class be printed in the Record because I want those beyond Saint Michael's College to read what an outstanding person has said. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record, as follows: Saint Michael's College Commencement Address Colchester, Vermont: May 15, 2016 frederick m.…”