Rep. Cheney Issues Statement on Esper Senate Confirmation as Defense Secretary
July 23, 2019
July 23, 2019
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyoming, issued the following statement after the Senate voted by a margin of 90-8 to confirm Mark Esper to serve as Defense Secretary:
"Mark Esper is a patriot and friend who has devoted many years of service to this great nation.
"I have no doubt that as Defense Secretary he will be a steadfast leader for our men and women in uniform.
"Secretary Esper has proven his determination to safeguard Americ . . .
"Mark Esper is a patriot and friend who has devoted many years of service to this great nation.
"I have no doubt that as Defense Secretary he will be a steadfast leader for our men and women in uniform.
"Secretary Esper has proven his determination to safeguard Americ . . .