Hoyer Statement on the Nomination of Ashton Carter as Secretary of Defense

Statement

House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) released the following statement today on President Obama's nomination of Ashton Carter to serve as the next Secretary of Defense:

"Ashton Carter is an excellent choice to serve as the next Secretary of Defense. He has the experience and the judgment required to lead the Department of Defense as it confronts ISIL in Iraq and Syria, brings our troops safely home from Afghanistan, and counters threats against the United States and our allies around the world.

"Throughout his many years working at the Pentagon, Mr. Carter has proven himself to be a skilled leader, an expert in evaluating defense systems, and a wise counselor to previous secretaries of Defense. He was instrumental in reviving the U.S.-India defense relationship, a major development that continues to bear fruit, and he has helped forge new security ties with former Communist bloc nations. I hope the Senate will confirm Mr. Carter quickly so he can get to work without delay."

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