05/19/2009
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"I have been privileged to serve on that body's Armed Services Committee, and I know from personal experience the tremendous concern and effort each of you puts forth each and every day in support of t..."
"John Michael McHugh is a nominee who is more than qualified for the post of Secretary of the Army for many reasons, but here are three in particular: patriotism, service, and leadership."
"I want to thank President Obama for the high honor and opportunity he has afforded me through this nomination."
"I want to thank you, Ranking Member McCain, and all of my colleagues for the honor--and it is a true honor for me--to support the nomination of John McHugh as Secretary for the U.S. Army."