President Barack Obama on Friday nominated former Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton Carter to replace outgoing Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel.
Obama said Carter is regarded “as one of our nation’s foremost national security leaders.”
“He knows the Department of Defense inside and out,” Obama said. “On Day One, he’s going to hit the ground running.”
Carter said he “discussed the challenges and opportunities” of the role with Obama before accepting the nomination. He said he accepted the role in part because of the respect he and his wife Stephanie have for the troops.
“I pledge to you my most candid, strategic advice, and I pledge …read more
Source: The Huffington Post
