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McCain Recalls 'My Less Than Exemplary Behavior'
Republican presidential contender Sen. John McCain joked that he was fifth from the bottom of his graduating class at Annapolis in a commencement speech Monday at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy on Long Island. "If my old company officer at the academy were here, whose affection for midshipmen was sorely tested by my less than exemplary behavior, I fear he wouldn't appreciate your generosity as much as I do," the Arizona senator told the 213 graduates. McCain never mentioned the presidential campaign, Iraq, the immigration debate or any other contentious issue during his speech. Instead he spoke of the ship captains and others who inspired him throughout his military career. "Leadership of any enterprise has many qualities, but the most important is to listen to your conscience, always accept your responsibilities and trust the people under you with theirs," McCain said.
Story Continues Below The graduates received bachelor's degrees in marine engineering or marine transportation and a merchant marine officer's license. They are required to spend five years in the maritime industry and eight years in the U.S. Naval Reserve as payback for a free college education. About 25 percent satisfy their obligation with a five-year active duty military commission.
© 2007 Associated Press.
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