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McConnell: ‘An Inspired and Sensible Choice to Lead CENTCOM'

Statement

Date: April 23, 2008
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Defense


McConnell: ‘An Inspired and Sensible Choice to Lead CENTCOM'

U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell made the following statement Wednesday regarding the President's intention to nominate General David Petraeus to Central Command:

"General David Petraeus is an inspired and sensible choice to lead the U.S. Central Command. General Petraeus will now bring the consummate skill and experience he has developed over a lifetime in uniform to the significant task of guarding our national security interest in a challenging and vital region. Once confirmed, our nation will be fortunate to have General Petraeus guide our strategy to protect American interests in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and the wider region of the world. Having known General Petraeus since his days serving at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, I have the utmost confidence in his leadership, and the Senate should stand ready to support him."


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