Sen. Shaheen Issues Statement on Senate Approval of Esper as Defense Secretary
July 23, 2019
July 23, 2019
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement after voting to approve Mark Esper to serve as Defense Secretary:
Esper is currently Secretary of the Army.
"I am greatly concerned about the lack of stable leadership at the Department of Defense and the message it sends to our adversaries.
"I believe it is imperative that there be a steady hand at t . . .
Esper is currently Secretary of the Army.
"I am greatly concerned about the lack of stable leadership at the Department of Defense and the message it sends to our adversaries.
"I believe it is imperative that there be a steady hand at t . . .