- Title: UNITED STATES: RICHARD CHENEY'S NOMINATION APPROVED
- Date: 16th March 1989
- Summary: USA: WASHINGTON DC GV Interior, Senate Armed Services Committee hearing room CU Senator John Warner speaking (English SOT) "I would say that the FBI information stated unequivocally, yes, there is no basis for disqualification, but that contrary, it was overwhelmingly composed of reports which were totally supportive of this fine American, and stating that he is eminently qualified in the opinion of all interviewed to be secretary of defence." CU Senator Sam Nunn speaking (English SOT) "The clerk will call the roll." GV of Hearing room as roll is called for vote ZOOM IN to Sen. Nunn
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- Topics: General,Politics
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- Story Text: WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES
The Senate Armed Services Committee, meeting on Thursday, unanimously approved the nomination of Congressman Richard Cheney as United States (US) secretary of defence.
Committee Chairman, senior Democrat Sam Nunn told the open hearing that "Congressman Cheney is highly qualified to be secretary of defence". His Republican counterpart, Virginia's John Warner, echoed the opinion that President George Bush's nominee was "an excellent choice" for the sensitive Cabinet post.
Cheney, 47, served as White House chief of staff for former President Gerald Ford, and is considered a tough, pragmatic manager who will be able to deal effectively with the Democrats' substantial Congressional majority and the US military-industrial complex.
The full Senate is expected to give the Wyoming Republican its final approval on Friday.
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