QUOTE OF THE DAY

"In my 33 years in public service, I have learned an important rule: When in a football stadium, keep it short."

U.S. Senator Bill Nelson, quoted by the Lakeland Ledger political columnist Bill Rufty speaking to an ROTC instructor last Friday evening before the Lakeland - George Jenkins high school football game. He was participating in a pre-game "Salute to Freedom" with Congressman Adam Putnam (R - Bartow) and local officials.