Vice President JD Vance delivers a heartfelt message to the legend Sylvester Stallone, honoring his career defined by grit, resilience, and the true spirit of America. This is extremely powerful: “He's told stories about normal Americans, about the grit, about the resiliency, about the virtues that actually make the American nation tick, and what makes the American people one of such incredible character.” “If I think about why my grandmother, the woman who raised me Sly, why she loved she loved your movies so much. It's because she didn't see people like us on the big screen that much. She saw working class people, people of humble beginnings, people who worked their asses off and made the American dream a reality, not because it was handed to them, but because they worked hard, had good support, and they got a little lucky along the way.” “That, to me, is the legacy of your entire career in film and television, and that is the legacy the Kennedy Center will be celebrating over the next few days.” “Life is not about how hard you can hit, but about how hard you can get hit and get back up and keep moving forward. This guy has been able to put together a career that has defined this country's entertainment for really decades.” “Let me just say to all of you, but especially to Sylvester Stallone and your incredible family, Merry Christmas. And may we be as courageous as your people have been for a very long time.”