Trent Lott: “I would like to note special appreciation to the Armed Services…”

On the recordJuly 9, 1997

I would like to note special appreciation to the Armed Services Committee for moving these nominations. I want to thank the chairman for having extra meetings to get these two nominations cleared. I want to thank Senator Levin from Michigan. It would have been a very awkward situation tomorrow and the next day at the change of command of our NATO officials if we had not had Gen. Wesley Clark confirmed and in a position to assume command from General Joulwan. This was a very positive move. I thank the Armed Services Committee and the Senate for their cooperation in these confirmations.

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Expressing gratitude for the confirmation of military nominations during Senate proceedings.

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