He spoke with a new sense of responsibility, and what more than anything else arrested Barry's attention, with a new sense of brotherhood toward his officers.
"In closing what I have to say, gentlemen, let me make a confession.
I am not satisfied with the battalion, nor with my officers.

I am not satisfied with myself.

I remember being indignant at the report sent in by the inspecting officer concerning this battalion.

I thought he was unfair and unduly severe.

I believe I said so.