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SASC Chairman John McCain Statement on Joint Chiefs Nominations

Statement

Date: May 5, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Defense

U.S. Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today on the nominations of General Joseph Dunford and General Paul Selva to be Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff:

"I extend my congratulations to General Joseph Dunford, General Paul Selva, and each of their families on their nominations to be Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In addition to his leadership of the Marine Corps, General Dunford's exemplary service in Iraq and Afghanistan makes him a strong choice as we confront threats to stability and peace in both countries and throughout the region. General Selva's extensive experience as an operational and strategic leader would be a welcome addition to the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The Senate Armed Services Committee will give these nominations prompt and thorough consideration."


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