Sen. Barrasso Issues Statement on Esper Confirmation as Defense Secretary
July 23, 2019
July 23, 2019
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, issued the following statement regarding the bipartisan Senate vote to confirm Mark Esper to serve as Secretary of Defense:
"The grave and growing national security threats we face require proven and effective leadership at the Pentagon.
"A decorated soldier who has devoted his life to national security, Mark Esper has the right experience and judgment to lead . . .
"The grave and growing national security threats we face require proven and effective leadership at the Pentagon.
"A decorated soldier who has devoted his life to national security, Mark Esper has the right experience and judgment to lead . . .