SHAHEEN STATEMENT ON HAGEL CONFIRMATION VOTE

(Washington, D.C.) –U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Secretary of Defense nominee Chuck Hagel:

“Chuck Hagel is a man who valiantly defended our country in Vietnam and will bring proven leadership skills and a strong record of service to the Pentagon.  I am pleased that the Senate confirmed his nomination this afternoon and am confident that he will be the type of strategic leader that our country needs promoting our national defense and protecting our troops.”