Political Quotes

“let me first thank my good friend from Georgia, and the majority leader, for bringing this nomination to the floor. It has been pending over a month. Mr. Coleman is well suited to this position for the reasons Senator Nunn mentioned. His work in the Air Force, his experience in the Air Force, and then his work at General Motors in governmental relations suits him well for this position. There are many challenges in this position, but one of the most challenging is the closing of bases. We have been through that in Michigan, and we know the problems. Mr. Coleman is particularly well suited by his experience with General Motors and having to close facilities, and the need to deal sensitively with all of the various issues which arise when a facility is closed. You have a community that has been injured, that needs to get back on its feet. You have individuals who also have to be assisted when bases are closed. Mr. Coleman is extremely well qualified for that part of this position, as well as for the other aspects. Again, I thank the majority leader and the Senator from Georgia, the chairman of the Armed Services Committee for pursuing this nomination to this point. I look forward to Mr. Coleman's confirmation.”