Congresswoman Barbara Lee Applauds Confirmation of Ellen Tauscher as U.S. Arms Control Advisor
For Immediate Release
June 26, 2009
Contact: Nicole Y. Williams
(202) 225-2661
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee released this statement following the confirmation of Congresswoman Ellen Tauscher of California as under secretary for Arms Control and International Security.
“President Obama has made an excellent choice for his administration in the selection of Congresswoman Tauscher as the nation’s top arms control officer.
“I have had the pleasure of working with Congresswoman Tauscher for many years on a number of issues on behalf of the people of California and this country. I am confident that she will do an excellent job advising President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton on issues of arms control and nonproliferation, and helping us create a secure future for our country.
“I congratulate my friend on this well-deserved position and look forward to working with her in the future.”
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