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November 08, 2006
Contact: Contact: Emily Christensen, 202-224-5444, Washington DC 20510 |
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IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 08, 2006 |
Bennett Thanks Rumsfeld For Service, Says Gates Excellent Choice For Top Pentagon Post
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Senator Bob Bennett (R-Utah) issued the following statement following President Bush’s announcement that Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld will resign after six years and Robert Gates, former director of the Central Intelligence Agency, will replace him.
“It is not a surprise that Secretary Rumsfeld has decided to step down at this time. He has served for six years in a very demanding and tough position, and his sacrifice and service to our country, particularly as a key leader in the War on Terror, should be noted.
“The president has made an excellent choice by nominating Robert Gates as the next defense secretary. I have met him and he certainly has the right background to succeed in this post. As a member of the Baker-Hamilton commission, he will bring a fresh perspective on how we move forward in Iraq, and I look forward to working with him on this and other important foreign policy issues,” said Bennett.
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Senator Bennett Speaks on Rumsfeld 