and integrity. you know, john mccaine was a prisoner of war for 5 1/2 years. when he was offered early release from the north vietnamese, he declined because it would go against the code of conduct, because he wanted his fellow prisoners who had been there longer to be released first. and he said famously in one of the last speeches he gave at the u.s. naval academy when asked by a mid-shipman why he would do that. he said you know what? i could be released early but what kind of life would i have lived without honor? that was john mccain. and donald trump doesn t understand that. he will never understand it. and that is why he has such an issue with him. but the thing about it is what donald trump said isn t really important. it s the fact that the republican party, republicans in congress cannot stand up to him. cannot why is meghan mccain
context. tell us where we are, where he is impacting our standing around the world. you laid it out pretty good. we don t have one going forward. we deserve and need a leader. the u.s. naval academy doesn t have a superintendent right now. there are numerous commands and units around the world who don t have a command. it s the impact on the troops below is significant. you can t say you support the troops then play political games that get in the way of their promotions and pay. and you know, when you say it s just one senator, yes, that s true. but look at all of the republican senators who are basically silent right now.
point, the u.s. naval academy, at the air force academy. it remains in effect there, but not at universities and colleges across the country. the supreme court justice clarence thomas voted against affirmative action in this decision even though he previously benefitted from it. he wrote today, and i m quoting him now, he wrote, while i m painfully aware of the social and economic ravages which have befallen my race and all who suffer discrimination, i hold out enduring hope that this country will live up to its principles that all men are created equal, are equal citizens and must be treated equally before the law. so is that hope realistic? what s your reaction to that, congressman? that hope is realistic, but to get there, we have to talk about this word equity, and equity is when we weigh the history, when we weigh the current status of our people, and we help people to make sure that we are all on an equal playing field, and what this
and women took part in the ceremony. in her address she applauded them for their service and emphasized a strong united states military is vital to world security. in the face of all of these challenges, america plays a singular role of leadership. cadets, global security and global prosperity depend on the leadership of the united states of america. last year, harris gave the commencement address to u.s. coast guard graduates and in 2021 became the first female commencement speaker at the u.s. naval academy. griff: have you gone to the beach yet, alicia? as millions of americans head there this memorial day weekend, there are now warns about close encounters with one of the top predators of the ocean, sharks. that s next. okay everyone, our mission is complete balanced nutrition.
bret: and we know how president trump did in the pro-am? you know what? i don t know that off the top of my head, but i m sure he would say he did the best. i can t give you exact off the top of my head but he was playing here yesterday. bret: thank you. you bet. thanks. three cheers for those behind. hip hip. hooray. hip hip. hooray. hip hip. hooray! bret: members of the u.s. naval academy class of 2023 are now commissioned officers. defense secretary lloyd austin told the graduating class their experience as midshipmen has prepared them to lead in the fleet and carry the torch of u.s. sea power at a critical time for ghom athletic demock crazy around the glok globe. navy ensons, 257 marine corps second lieutenants. congratulations. colorado teachers attack capitalism. you heard that right.