Sen. Tester Issues Statement on Senate Confirmation of Esper as Defense Secretary
July 23, 2019
July 23, 2019
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, issued the following statement on his vote to confirm Mark Esper, President Trump's nominee for Defense Secretary:
"Montanans--and all Americans--deserve a Secretary of Defense with an exemplary record defending this country and a deep commitment to our men and women in uniform.
"At a time of rising tensions around the world, Secretary Esper personally assured me that he will oppose any reckless attack on Ira . . .
"Montanans--and all Americans--deserve a Secretary of Defense with an exemplary record defending this country and a deep commitment to our men and women in uniform.
"At a time of rising tensions around the world, Secretary Esper personally assured me that he will oppose any reckless attack on Ira . . .