From one Marine General to another

Marine General Peter Pace, the outgoing Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Of Staff, retired Monday. Reluctantly General Pace steps down after only one term as Chairman. The Bush administration decided against re-nominating General Pace for fear of a circus created by the Democrats during the re-confirmation hearings. For a man of General Pace's caliber who has served this country with honor, valor and dignity to be sent to retirement because of partisan politics is absolutely pathetic. He is a great man who deserves better.

This video is of the change of command Monday honoring General Pace and incoming CJCS Admiral Mike Mullen. General Pace's comments are at times moving and always clear, direct and hopeful. He speaks as one who understands what is good and true in this country and what is necessary to keep this country great. Thank you General Pace for not only your service to this country but the admirable and honorable way you have served.

Here is a portion of General Pace's comments.




The whole ceremony can be seen following the below link. General Pace's closing comments are from minute 84 to about 98.3

CJCS Ceremony 01 October, 2007