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Statement on the nomination of Admiral Michael G. Mullen to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and General James E. Cartwright to be Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.(Week Ending Friday, June 15, 2007)
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June 8, 2007
General Peter Pace has served our Nation with great distinction for 40 years. He is an outstanding marine, and he made history as the first marine to serve as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
As Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, Pete's job has been to help ensure that America's military forces are prepared to meet the threats of this new century. This is a difficult task in a time of peace. Pete Pace has done it in a time of war, and he has done...
