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Rep. Schakowsky's Statement on President Obama's Defense Chief Nomination

Statement

Date: April 28, 2011
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Defense

Rep. Jan Schakowsky issued the following statement in response to President Barack Obama's nomination of Leon Panetta, Director of the Central Intelligence Agency, to the position of Secretary of Defense:

"As a member of the Select Committee of Intelligence, I commend President Obama's nomination of Leon Panetta to serve as the next Secretary of Defense during a critical time for our country.

"Last Congress, as Chairwoman of the House Intelligence Subcommittee on Oversight & Investigations, I worked with Director Panetta on issues concerning the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and protecting our nation's security. Director Panetta's dedicated leadership and exemplary work at the CIA makes him well-suited to take on the challenges we face.

"I expect bipartisan support for a prompt confirmation."


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