by Patrick J. Buchanan – May 8, 1999
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
Citadel, South Carolina

We must restore this nation’s military power… America must retrench and America must rearm.

General Grinalds, distinguished guests, and friends of the Citadel. It is truly an honor to address this last graduating class of the 20th century — and a truly unique class it is, of an institution whose name is synonymous with patriotism, courage, and a code of honor.

I must tell you, I was profoundly moved by yesterday’s parade, and the Scottish bagpipes playing “Auld Lang Zyne” to the Class of ‘99. I was moved, in part, because we Buchanans are of Scotch ancestry.