Congressman Anthony Brown: Christine Wormuth Is Ready To Lead The U.S. Army

Statement

Congressman Anthony G. Brown (MD-04), the senior Black member on the House Armed Services Committee and a 30-year Army veteran, released the following statement on President Biden's nomination of Christine Wormuth to become the next Secretary of the Army, and the first woman to hold the position in United States history:

"Christine Wormuth has the experience and knowledge necessary to lead the United States Army through the complex and multifaceted challenges we face today, both internationally and at home. A dedicated public servant, she has in her time in the Pentagon and in public policy repeatedly demonstrated a deep understanding of force structure, military strategy, and the foreign and domestic relationships that are critical in protecting our national security, allies and interests around the globe.

"The Secretary of the Army must continue to invest in the future through the Army Modernization Strategy, ensure that the Army represents the diversity of our nation at all ranks and grades, and guarantee that the men and women of the Army have mission certainty in our foreign conflicts, all while addressing the growing threat of white supremacy within the ranks.

"I believe that Christine Wormuth is ready to meet these challenges by leading with our values. I applaud the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to diversity and inclusion with yet another historic first nomination, and I look forward to working with her as a partner to ensure our collective security and the opportunity to serve in uniform for every American. "

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