GI Special 5E29: West Point [ May 28, 2007 ]

Thomas F. Barton
First, a few words to today’s West Point graduates.
Then a letter from a soldier in Iraq, and the reply.
To the West Point class of 2007: heartfelt congratulations on your graduation day.
You do not serve the President of The United States, although he may be your Commander in Chief, subject to his continuing good behavior. You do not serve the Congress of the United States, or any collection of mere politicians.
You swear an oath to protect the Constitution of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic. The Constitution begins "We the people, of the United States…."
Let your conscience and your honor be your guide.
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