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Tweet - "Mark Esper will make the decisions needed to keep Americans safe. His service as a combat veteran in our armed forces has given him firsthand knowledge of the threats our troops face. I'm glad the Senate confirmed him today as our newest secretary of @DeptofDefense."

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By: John Thune

Date: July 23, 2019

Issues: Executive Branch

"Mark Esper will make the decisions needed to keep Americans safe. His service as a combat veteran in our armed forces has given him firsthand knowledge of the threats our troops face. I'm glad the Senate confirmed him today as our newest secretary of @DeptofDefense."

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