Remarks 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 29, 2007)

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June 28, 2007

The President. Good morning. Thank you all for coming. Mr. Secretary, thank you for joining us. I am sending to the United States Senate my nomination of Admiral Mike Mullen to be America's next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and I'm sending my nomination of General James Cartwright to be the next Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Mike Mullen and Hoss Cartwright are experienced military officers. They're highly qualified for these important positions. I thank them for agreeing to serve their country in these new capacities. We welcome ...

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