HONORING SECRETARY DANIEL DRISCOLL

On 2026-10-15, Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC-9) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING SECRETARY DANIEL DRISCOLL" in the House.

HONORING SECRETARY DANIEL DRISCOLL

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 161 (Thursday, October 15, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 161 (Thursday, October 15, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1086] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING SECRETARY DANIEL DRISCOLL ______ HON. RICHARD HUDSON of north carolina in the house of representatives Thursday, October 15, 2026 Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Daniel Driscoll for his service as Secretary of the Army and to honor his years of dedication to the defense of our Nation. A North Carolina native, Driscoll hails from a long line of servicemembers who valiantly answered the call to defend America. His grandfather served in World War II and his father served in the Vietnam War. Following in their footsteps, Driscoll commissioned in the U.S. Army, deploying in 2009 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was awarded the Army Commendation Medal, Ranger Tab, and Combat Action Badge for his service. After his time in active duty, Driscoll went to law school and held numerous positions in the private sector. On December 4, 2024, President Donald Trump appointed Driscoll as Secretary of the Army. Secretary Driscoll worked tirelessly to modernize the force and ensure our warfighters had the tools and support they needed to get the job done. As Fort Bragg's Congressman, I want to thank Driscoll especially for the improvements he helped champion at the base. Driscoll visited Fort Bragg often during his tenure, and he supported the installation to improve readiness, soldier lethality, and build a better quality of life for our servicemembers and their families. One legacy Driscoll leaves behind is the selection of Fort Bragg to participate in the Army program to build and operate nuclear microreactors on military bases. This means Fort Bragg will have the secure, sustainable, and safe energy our warfighters need to train, deploy, and win. For years, I helped push for this capability, but it would not have happened without Driscoll's leadership. Driscoll is a great soldier and great American patriot who put duty, our national security, and the wellbeing of our warfighters above all else. I am proud to call Secretary Driscoll my friend and am grateful for his service to our Nation. Mr. Speaker, please join me today in thanking Daniel Driscoll for serving as Secretary of the Army and for his years of distinguished service to the United States. ____________________