Congressman Rob Wittman seems to be a fan of General David Petraeus and former Clintonista Leon Panetta to get the top jobs in the Obama administration defending the homeland.
Panetta has been tapped for SECDEF and Petraeus for Director of the Central Intelligence Agency.
“I commend the dedicated and honorable military leadership of Secretary Robert Gates and General David Petraeus,” Wittman said. “Their dedicated service to our nation and their commitment to security and democracy around the world has furthered the cause for freedom. They led our nation’s all-volunteer military force through some of the toughest years in recent history as they engaged our enemies in combat operations overseas, all the while protecting the United States of America.”
“Pending his confirmation by the Senate, I look forward to working with Leon Panetta in his new capacity as Secretary of Defense. As we continue to face a challenging budgetary environment, I will continue to press for national defense policies supporting the strategic needs of this nation.”
Not like the congressman has much of a voice in these confirmations, as they take place with the advice and consent of the U.S. Senate, but this certainly isn’t a voice of opposition.
