Johnny Isakson, United States Senator from Georgia


FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Isakson Praises Confirmation of Robert Gates as Secretary of Defense WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) today praised the Senate’s confirmation of Robert Gates to be Secretary of Defense. The Senate confirmed Gates by a vote of 95 to 2. “Robert Gates’ background in intelligence, his long history of service to this country and his experience in leadership positions make him an outstanding choice to lead the Pentagon and bring fresh ideas to the Department of Defense. I am extremely glad the Senate approved his nomination in such a quick and efficient manner.” ###
E-mail: http://isakson.senate.gov/contact.cfm Washington: United States Senate, 120 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510 Tel: (202) 224-3643 Fax: (202) 228-0724 Atlanta: One Overton Park, 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Suite 970, Atlanta, GA 30339 Tel: (770) 661-0999 Fax: (770) 661-0768

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, December 6, 2006

Isakson Praises Confirmation of Robert Gates as Secretary of Defense

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) today praised the Senate’s confirmation of Robert Gates to be Secretary of Defense. The Senate confirmed Gates by a vote of 95 to 2.

“Robert Gates’ background in intelligence, his long history of service to this country and his experience in leadership positions make him an outstanding choice to lead the Pentagon and bring fresh ideas to the Department of Defense. I am extremely glad the Senate approved his nomination in such a quick and efficient manner.”

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E-mail: http://isakson.senate.gov/contact.cfm

Washington: United States Senate, 120 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510
Tel: (202) 224-3643 Fax: (202) 228-0724
Atlanta: One Overton Park, 3625 Cumberland Blvd, Suite 970, Atlanta, GA 30339
Tel: (770) 661-0999 Fax: (770) 661-0768