You've had a year to refresh, to learn from each other and a superb faculty. (Laughter.)īut it is an honor to be with you because I couldn't make the cut, so, obviously, I come here with a certain amount of envy of those of you who got the benefit of this great education up here.Īnd I would just tell you that we expect that, if you turn to a fresh page in your lives, that you're at the top of your mental, physical and spiritual game. You helped to get me out of every jam that I got us into. ![]() So thank you, Admiral, for inviting me up here. I attribute that to the professional courtesy of your - of your president here, because I owe him a lot, and, in the naval service, we do not forget the debt that we owe to our shipmates. I would tell you that, having tried unsuccessfully several times in my career to make the cut to attend one of the schools, I felt, to say the least, a little bit humbled when I got the invitation, and surprised. And I would also tell you -īut congratulations to all of you graduates on your achievements here today, and to the families that stood by you as you burned the midnight oil here, in a school known for its intellectual rigor. Those little ones are a reminder of why we do what we do here at the Naval War College. Whatever your little ones say can only add to the intellectual content of my remarks. it probably adds seven years to my life to be with you today.īut - and, for you mothers there who have got young ones who are yelling out a little bit, please stay in your seats. ![]() I say that with no tongue in cheek, since any day outside Washington, D.C. ![]() A very significant day, I would say, for our forces and for those of our allies and our partners, on this beautiful, sunny, picture-perfect day. MATTIS: Thank you, Admiral Harley, distinguished guests, those of you who took time to attend today.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |