Sen. Grassley Issues Floor Remarks on 244th Birthday of U.S. Navy
October 15, 2019
October 15, 2019
WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following floor remarks in celebration of the 244th birthday of the U.S. Navy:
"On October 13th the United States Navy celebrated its 244th birthday.
"The United States Navy was founded by the Continental Congress in 1775 to disrupt British shipping and naval power.
"At the time, the Navy was just a ragtag band of converted merchant ships.
"Today, the United . . .
"On October 13th the United States Navy celebrated its 244th birthday.
"The United States Navy was founded by the Continental Congress in 1775 to disrupt British shipping and naval power.
"At the time, the Navy was just a ragtag band of converted merchant ships.
"Today, the United . . .