United States Military Academy West Point - Howitzer Yearbook (West Point, NY)

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THE VICE PRESIDENT WASHI NGTON December 5, 1991 The Class of 1992 United States Corps of Cadets United States Military Academy West Point, New York 10996 Ladies and Gentlemen: It gives me great pleasure to join your friends and family in extending my most heartfelt congratulations as you complete your education at the United States Military Academy. In the past few years, we have seen the winds of freedom blowing throughout the world, knocking down walls of oppression and breathing life into nations long deprived of liberty and freedom. While these liberating events proved that the world continues to be a changing place, the war against Iraq should serve as a potent reminder that the world remains a dangerous and volatile place. The Gulf war was not only a stirring victory against the forces of aggression, but also showed that the world continues to look to America for leadership in times of crisis. Americans leadership and contributions to the allied victory were decisive, and only America is capable of providing such world leadership. We now look to you to maintain America's leadership. All those who received their commissions before you took an oath to preserve, defend and expand the benefits of freedom. As you take your oath to protect and defend the Constitution and the citizens of the United States, you begin your vigilant watch over the liberties and freedoms that we, as Americans, have enjoyed for over two hundred years. May the lessons you learned at West Point serve you well in this noble mission, and may God watch over each and every one of you. Congratulations and God bless. Sincerely Chain of Command

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Vice-President Dan Quayle 20

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Secretary of Defense The Honorable Richard B. Cheney Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff General Colin L. Powell 22