Nomination of General Eric Shinseki to be Secretary of Veterans Affairs
December 6, 2008
Honolulu, Hawaii - U.S. Senator Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii), Chairman of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, released the following statement today regarding President Elect Barack Obama's selection of General Eric Shinseki to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs:
"General Shinseki is a great choice. He is well aware of the needs of our veterans and will make an excellent Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
"I've worked with him in the past and I look forward to working with him in the future.
"I have great respect for General Shinseki's judgment and abilities. I am confident that he will use his wisdom and experience to ensure that our veterans receive the respect and care they have earned in defense of our nation.
"President-Elect Obama is selecting a team that reflects our nation's greatest strength, its diversity, and I applaud him."
Year: [2008] , 2007
December 2008
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