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*Statement by IUPAT General President James Williams on the Nomination of
Senator Chuck Hagel to Secretary of Defense:*

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On behalf of the men and women of the International Union of Painters and
Allied Trades, I commend President Barack Obama on his nomination of former
Senator Chuck Hagel to serve as our next secretary of defense.


Chuck Hagel is a twice-wounded combat veteran who personally knows what’s
at stake when our men and women are sent to battle. If confirmed as our
next secretary of defense, he would also have the rare distinction of being
one of the few veterans in this post who served their country as an
enlisted soldier. His commitment and sense of duty for his country are
irrefutable.


His military experience, coupled with his successful tenure on Capitol Hill
as senator for the great state of Nebraska, provides Mr. Hagel with a
singular perspective on international affairs. His outlook will serve this
country and our president well.


As someone who walked point in Vietnam, and who now gets to lead so many
great members, many of whom have put down their tools to go serve their
country on foreign soil, I cannot think of another person with the same
integrity and strength of character to lead our sons and daughters in
uniform. He will do America, President Obama and the men and women in our
military proud.


I strongly urge the Senate to confirm Senator Chuck Hagel so that he can
move quickly to address the security concerns facing our nation.


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Chris Sloan
IUPAT Government Affairs
csloan@iupat.org
Cell: 2023402564 (preferred)
Office: 410564588