I am a West Point graduate and an Army veteran.

There's no doubt West Point impacted who I am... It has an enormous emphasis, not only on military aspects, but character development. Whether it's the honor code, or the interactions you have, both with the cadet leadership and the academy leadership, every place you are is a character test.

My son's a West Point cadet.

I am less disposed to think of a West Point education as requisite for this business than I was at first. Good sense and energy are the qualities required.

Remember, I'm West Point, where I was born. My father went there.

I have therefore concluded to apply for the privilege of becoming a Cadet at West Point.