President Donald Trump's speech comes amid clashes with brass over military's role in protests.
Trump's address follows an extraordinary letter to the U.S. Military Academy's graduating class penned by a coalition of several hundred West Point alumni.
"As commander-in-chief, I never forget for one instant the immense sacrifices we ask of those who wear the nation's uniform," he said during the Saturday ceremony, which was altered for social distancing measures. "What has historically made America unique is the durability of its institutions against the passions and prejudices of the moment," he added.at West Point, comes at a particularly tumultuous time.
The president took a moment during the ceremony to recognize the National Guard and its efforts of "ensuring peace, safety and the constitutional rule of law on our streets."penned by a coalition of several hundred West Point alumni. "As we speak, I am dispatching thousands and thousands of heavily armed soldiers, military personnel and law enforcement officers to stop the rioting, looting, vandalism, assaults and the wanton destruction of property."
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