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Senator Kevin Cramer on Patrick Shanahan's Nomination to be U.S. Secretary of Defense

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By: Kevin Cramer

Date: May 9, 2019

Location: Washington, DC

Issues: Executive Branch

U.S. Senator and Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) member Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) issued the following statement on the nomination of Patrick Shanahan as U.S. Secretary of Defense:

"I am thankful President Trump has officially chosen a nominee for our next Secretary of Defense, a position that is vital to our national security. I look forward to considering this nomination and to meeting with Mr. Shanahan to discuss the administration's and North Dakota's priorities."

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