Having flown 274 missions over Iraq during Desert Storm and commanded Task Force West during Operation Iraqi Freedom, Major General Scott Gration (USAF, Ret.) knows a thing or two about the kind of judgment and experience America needs in its next Commander in Chief. Residents at the Villa Crest Nursing and Retirement Center took note when he visited today and shared his reasons for supporting Barack.
Gration began his visit by thanking the many World War II veterans in the crowd for their service and contribution to the freedoms we enjoy today. He then turned to his own service, including the time he spent briefing Barack and other Senators on military affairs:
[Obama] was a quick study who understood the issues… He has a deep sense of history, and with his background as a constitutional law professor, he understands the values the framers were talking about.
The General – who was raised in the Congo as the son of missionaries and whose first language is Swahili – also regaled the audience with tales of his time touring Africa with Barack. In particular, he cited Barack’s honest discussion with the President of Kenya about corruption in that country as a sign of Obama’s “courage to take on the tough issues.”
“My experience serving with [Barack] convinced me that he is absolutely the best person to be president and Commander in Chief right now,” Gration offered.
“He has the judgment, courage, and experience that counts. And most importantly, he has a vision for America that will not only bring our country together but lead again in the world.”
Responding to a question from Lionel, a Villa Crest Resident and World War II Air Force veteran, about America’s fallen image abroad, he added, “Barack understands that international problems require international solutions. Just like he will bring Americans together, he will bring nations together to solve problems.”
After the event, Lionel lamented that America had strong allies during the time that he served, yet today seems to be going it alone. He was encouraged to hear from General Gration about Barack’s vision and focus on rebuilding our international ties.
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