Senator Patty Murray is the former Chair of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee and the Senate Budget Committee. Her office issued the following today:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Murray's Press Office
Thursday, February 12, 2015 (202) 224-2834
Senator Murray’s Statement on the Confirmation of Defense Secretary Ashton Carter
WASHINGTON,
D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray released the following
statement after voting to confirm Ashton Carter to be United States
Secretary of Defense. Carter
was confirmed by the Senate on an 93-5 vote.
“Secretary
Carter has a tough job ahead of him, but I am confident that he is the
right person to get it done. I look forward to working with him to make
sure our troops
are getting the care and support they deserve, our national security is
prioritized and protected, and we continue to invest in national and
Washington state defense priorities.
“I
met with Secretary Carter this week and talked to him about his plans
to protect our troops, fight terrorists wherever they are, and keep our
country truly safe over
the long term. We discussed the devastating impact of sequestration on
defense and non-defense investments and jobs. I also raised the
importance of protecting our military units, bases, and communities in
Washington state, which are critical to our nation’s
readiness and national security strength.
“I
am looking forward to working with Secretary Carter to make sure our
military is strong, our nation is secure, and our troops have the
equipment they need to stay safe
and complete their missions.”
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Eli Zupnick
Communications Director
U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA)
(202) 224-2834
Eli_Zupnick@murray.senate.gov
@elizupnick
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