So, alongside everything else you have learned and experienced here at the United States Military Academy, thecalculus and Shakespeare, the intramurals and leadership training, I ask you to remember that family has always been a centerpiece of our American story.
While I appreciate the knowledge I gained from my calculus and physics classes, none of these courses developed my skills in premier leadership, personal growth and career success.
In speaking with people in Braintree, I was often asked if I had children, as if that might be some prerequisite for grasping the moral calculus at play.