09.05.18

McConnell Praises Armed Services Committee Selection of Inhofe as Chairman

‘Senator Inhofe filled in for Senator McCain during a difficult year. He rose to the occasion and helped lead the committee in passing crucial legislation that honored the example of his predecessor and the volunteers who defend our nation.’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding the announcement that the Armed Services Committee has chosen Senator Jim Inhofe (R-OK) as its next Chairman:  

“Speaking of continuing John McCain’s legacy, I’m also happy that our colleagues on the Armed Services Committee have officially chosen Senator Jim Inhofe to serve as their next Chairman.

“Senator Inhofe filled in for Senator McCain during a difficult year. He rose to the occasion and helped lead the committee in passing crucial legislation that honored the example of his predecessor and the volunteers who defend our nation. He possesses rich experience on the committee, including decades of work on behalf of American servicemembers, as well as his own military service. So our congratulations and our thanks are with Senator Inhofe.”

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