Washington, DC – Today, Truman National Security Project Executive Director Mike Breen released the following statement in response to President Barack Obama’s decision to select Sen. John Kerry (D-MA) to be the next Secretary of State.
“Secretary Clinton has set a remarkable standard as Secretary of State, and President Obama faced a difficult challenge in filling her shoes. He has met that challenge. Sen. John Kerry is a wise and capable choice for this critical office.
“John Kerry is a bipartisan statesman in the tradition of some of America’s greatest leaders with three decades of elected service. That service has been marked by long-held friendships across the aisle and an abiding commitment to the betterment of our nation. A genuine foreign policy expert and thought leader, Senator Kerry will also bring the ground-level experience and judgment of a decorated combat veteran to the cabinet -- an essential perspective in times of challenge and crisis.
“The challenges we face in the 21st Century are wide-ranging. Sen. Kerry understands that we must use all the tools of American power to ensure we remain a world leader. I am confident that he is ready to tackle America's national security and foreign policy challenges as the next Secretary of State and encourage the Senate to complete a swift confirmation.”
