Sen. Reed: Opening Statement by Ranking Member Reed on Defense Nominations - Donovan, Gillis, Mercado
March 12, 2020
March 12, 2020
WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following remarks:
I want to join you in welcoming the Honorable Matthew Donovan, William Jordan Gillis, and Mr. Victor Mercado to this morning's hearing. I would also like to acknowledge their families, we know they serve along with you.
Secretary Donovan, your nomination is welcome. The Department has not had a Senate-confirmed Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness since Secretary Wil . . .
I want to join you in welcoming the Honorable Matthew Donovan, William Jordan Gillis, and Mr. Victor Mercado to this morning's hearing. I would also like to acknowledge their families, we know they serve along with you.
Secretary Donovan, your nomination is welcome. The Department has not had a Senate-confirmed Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness since Secretary Wil . . .