#1 Gates annoyed at block of SecArmy.
Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:21 pm
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[quote]The White House is expressing frustration at two GOP senators who have admitted using a procedural tactic to stall the nomination of a fellow Republican, Rep. John McHugh of New York, as secretary of the Army.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates voiced disappointment through his spokesman Tuesday.
Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell told POLITICO: “The secretary is very disappointed. We are fighting two wars at once, and the service that is bearing the biggest burden is the Army. So it needs and deserves this leadership. ... We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Congressman McHugh.â€
[quote]The White House is expressing frustration at two GOP senators who have admitted using a procedural tactic to stall the nomination of a fellow Republican, Rep. John McHugh of New York, as secretary of the Army.
Defense Secretary Robert Gates voiced disappointment through his spokesman Tuesday.
Pentagon press secretary Geoff Morrell told POLITICO: “The secretary is very disappointed. We are fighting two wars at once, and the service that is bearing the biggest burden is the Army. So it needs and deserves this leadership. ... We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of Congressman McHugh.â€