On the recordJune 30, 2020
I want to thank Senator Wyden for his longtime leadership on this issue. I want to thank all of my colleagues. I want to actually thank Mr. Blunt, who did object to our bill but is willing to work with us on the funding. As I said, to sum up, we would rather put ballots in the envelopes than voters in the hospital. It is that simple. Nomination of Major General Jon Jensen Mr. President, I appreciate the kindness of my colleague from the great State of Nebraska. I am going to briefly address one matter, and that is to express my support for the nomination of MG Jon Jensen of Minnesota to become the Director of the Army National Guard. Major General Jensen has served in the Army National Guard for more than three decades. He currently serves as an adjunct general of the Minnesota National Guard--a position he has held since November of 2017. As adjunct general, Major General Jensen oversees more than 13,000 soldiers and air men and women in Minnesota. His record of service and extensive experience in Minnesota and across the world makes him an excellent choice to lead the men and women of the Army National Guard across the country. We are grateful for Major General Jensen's leadership and service and proud to see a fellow Minnesotan nominated to become the Director of the Army National Guard. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting his confirmation.…
