Tweet - "Pleased to meet with General @LloydAustin, @JoeBiden's nominee for Secretary of Defense. I congratulated General Austin and expressed my strong support for granting the waiver necessary for him to be confirmed once HASC has held a hearing."

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Date: Jan. 8, 2021
Issues: Defense

"Pleased to meet with General @LloydAustin, @JoeBiden's nominee for Secretary of Defense. I congratulated General Austin and expressed my strong support for granting the waiver necessary for him to be confirmed once HASC has held a hearing. https://www.majorityleader.gov/content/hoyer-statement-conversation-general-lloyd-austin"

"Our conversation reaffirmed my belief that General Austin is the right leader for the department. He knows the Pentagon inside and out and has demonstrated extraordinary leadership across a lifetime of service. I look forward to working with him to keep our country safe & secure."

@LeaderHoyer


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