[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 146 (Friday, September 28, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Pages S12324-S12327]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
EXECUTIVE CALENDAR
Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now
proceed to executive session to consider Executive Calendar nominations
Nos. 317 through 330 and all nominations on the Secretary's desk; that
the nominations be confirmed, the motions to reconsider be laid upon
the table, the President be immediately notified of the Senate's
action, and that the Senate then return to legislative session.
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so
ordered.
The nominations considered and confirmed are as follows:
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in the air force
The following named officer for appointment in the United
States Air Force to the grade indicated while assigned to a
position of importance and responsibility under title 10,
U.S.C., section 601:
To be general
Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, 0000
The following named officer for appointment in the United
States Air Force to the grade indicated while assigned to a
position of importance and responsibility under title 10,
U.S.C., section 601:
To be lieutenant general
Maj. Gen. Ted F. Bowlds, 0000
in the army
The following named officer for appointment in the United
States Army to the grade indicated while assigned to a
position of importance and responsibility under title 10,
U.S.C., section 601:
To be lieutenant general
Maj. Gen. Thomas G. Miller, 0000
The following named officer for appointment in the United
States Army to the grade indicated while assigned to a
position of importance and responsibility under title 10,
U.S.C., section 601:
To be general
Gen. William E. Ward, 0000
The following named officer for appointment in the Reserve
of the Army to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C.,
section 12203:
To be major general
Brig. Gen. David N. Blackledge, 0000
The following Army National Guard of the United States
officer for appointment in the Reserve of the Army to the
grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203:
To be brigadier general
Col. Keith D. Jones, 0000
The following named officer for appointment in the Reserve
of the Army to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S. C.,
section 12203:
To be major general
Brig. Gen. Christopher A. Ingram, 0000
The following Army National Guard of the United States
officer for appointment in the Reserve of the Army to the
grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203:
To be brigadier general
Col. Oliver J. Mason, Jr., 0000
in the marine corps
The following named officer for appointment to the grade of
general in the United States Marine Corps while assigned to a
position of importance and responsibility under title 10,
U.S.C., section 601:
To be general
Lt. Gen. James N. Mattis, 0000
in the navy
The following named officer for appointment in the United
States Navy to the grade indicated while assigned to a
position of importance and responsibility under title 10,
U.S.C., section 601:
To be admiral
Vice Adm. Mark P. Fitzgerald, 0000
The following named officer for appointment in the United
States Navy to the grade indicated while assigned to a
position of importance and responsibility under title 10,
U.S.C., section 601:
To be vice admiral
Rear Adm. Carl V. Mauney, 0000
The following named officer for appointment as Chief of
Naval Operations, United States Navy and appointment to the
grade indicated while assigned to a position of importance
and responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., sections 601 and
5033:
To be admiral
Adm. Gary Roughead, 0000
The following named officer for appointment in the United
States Navy to the grade indicated while assigned to a
position of importance and responsibility under title 10,
U.S.C., section 601:
To be admiral
Vice Adm. Jonathan W. Greenert, 0000
The following named officer for appointment in the United
States Navy to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C.,
section 624:
To be rear admiral (lower half)
Capt. Lawrence S. Rice, 0000
IN THE AIR FORCE
PN798 AIR FORCE nomination (41) beginning LAURA E. BARNES,
and ending KEVIN L. WRIGHT, which nominations were received
by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
July 25, 2007.
PN799 AIR FORCE nominations (70) beginning DANA M. ADAMS,
and ending MONICA L. WHEATON, which nominations were received
by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
July 25, 2007.
PN833 AIR FORCE nomination of William H. Sneeder Jr., which
was received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of August 2, 2007.
PN881 AIR FORCE nomination of Frank W. Shagets, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of September 6, 2007.
PN882 AIR FORCE nominations (2) beginning MARK W. DUFF, and
ending ANDREW STOY, which nominations were received by the
Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of September
6, 2007.
PN923 AIR FORCE nomination of John M. Alden Jr., which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of September 12, 2007.
PN949 AIR FORCE nomination of Frederick M. Abruzzo, which
was received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of September 18, 2007.
PN950 AIR FORCE nominations (4) beginning WILLIAM W.
DODSON, and ending JOHN R. SHAW, which nominations were
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of September 18, 2007.
PN951 AIR FORCE nominations (3) beginning THOMAS E.
MARCHIONDO, and ending KYUNG L. BOEN, which nominations were
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of September 18, 2007.
PN952 AIR FORCE nominations (83) beginning DAVID W. ASHLEY,
and ending MARC D. WILSON, which nominations were received by
the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
September 18, 2007.
in the army
PN834 ARMY nominatio of Dwayne S. Tupper, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of August 2, 2007.
PN835 ARMY nomination of Suzanne R. Todd, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of August 2, 2007.
PN836 ARMY nomination of Ralph C. Beaton, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of August 2, 2007.
PN837 ARMY nomination of Kristen M. Bauer, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of August 2, 2007.
PN838 ARMY nomination of Jose M. Torres, which was received
by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
August 2, 2007.
PN839 ARMY nominations (20) beginning RICHARD D. ARES, and
ending YVETTE WOODS, which nominations were received by the
Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of August 2,
2007.
PN840 ARMY nominations (12) beginning KENNETH E. DESPAIN,
and ending THOMAS J. STEINBACH, which nominations were
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of August 2, 2007.
PN841 ARMY nominations (77) beginning MARVELLA BAILEY, and
ending GAYLA W. WILSON, which nominations were received by
the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of August
2, 2007.
PN842 ARMY nominations (118) beginning CARA M. ALEXANDER,
and ending D060835, which nominations were received by the
Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of August 2,
2007.
PN883 ARMY nomination of Shirley Haynes, which was received
by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
September 6, 2007.
PN884 ARMY nomination of Adam R. Liberman, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of September 6, 2007.
PN885 ARMY nominations (3) beginning JOSEPH W. BROWN, and
ending CYNTHIA D. SANCHEZ, which nominations were received by
the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
September 6, 2007.
PN886 ARMY nomination of Pamela J. Meyers, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of September 6, 2007.
PN887 ARMY nomination of Jerry D. Michel, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of September 6, 2007.
PN888 ARMY nominations (3) beginning ANTONIO MARINEZLUENGO,
and ending THOMAS R. ROESEL, which nominations were received
by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
September 6, 2007.
PN889 ARMY nominations (2) beginning DANIEL L. DUCKER, and
ending PAUL J. WATKINS, which nominations were received by
the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
September 6, 2007.
PN890 ARMY nomination of Scott T. Krawczyk, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of September 6, 2007.
PN891 ARMY nomination of Roland D. Aut, which was received
by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
September 6, 2007.
PN892 ARMY nomination of Eileen G. McGonagle, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of September 6, 2007.
PN893 ARMY nomination of Val L. Peterson, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of September 6, 2007.
PN894 ARMY nomination of Jordan T. Jones, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of September 6, 2007.
PN895 ARMY nomination of Martin E. Weisse, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of September 6, 2007.
PN896 ARMY nominations (2) beginning JEFFREY L. ANDERSON,
and ending DAVID S. LEE, which nominations were received by
the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
September 6, 2007.
PN897 ARMY nominations (2) beginning MICHAEL J. NORTON, and
ending WILLIAM J. THOMAS JR., which nominations were received
by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
September 6, 2007.
PN898 ARMY nominations (2) beginning JOHN J. GARCIA, and
ending KEITH E.
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KNOWLTON, which nominations were received by the Senate and
appeared in the Congressional Record of September 6, 2007.
PN899 ARMY nominations (2) beginning DANIEL C. DANAHER, and
ending JESSE D. WADE, which nominations were received by the
Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of September
6, 2007.
PN900 ARMY nominations (2) beginning TRACY R. NORRIS, and
ending GARY B. TOOLEY, which nominations were received by the
Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of September
6, 2007.
PN924 ARMY nomination of David M. Ruffin, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of September 12, 2007.
PN925 ARMY nomination of Todd A Wichman, which was received
by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
September 12, 2007.
PN926 ARMY nominations (431) beginning DONALD S.
ABBOTTMCCUNE, and ending D070066, which nominations were
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of September 12, 2007.
PN927 ARMY nominations (919) beginning MALIK A
ABDULSHAKOOR, and ending D060714, which nominations were
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of September 12, 2007.
PN928 ARMY nominations (505) beginning JESSE ABREU, and
ending D060773, which nominations were received by the Senate
and appeared in the Congressional Record of September 12,
2007.
PN929 ARMY nominations (397) beginning HECTOR J.
ACOSTAROBLES, and ending D060704, which nominations were
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of September 12, 2007.
PN930 ARMY nominations (652) beginning ALBERT J. ABBADESSA,
and ending D070028, which nominations were received by the
Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of September
12, 2007.
PN931 ARMY nominations (412) beginning DAVID W. ALLEY, and
ending X1966, which nominations were received by the Senate
and appeared in the Congressional Record of September 12,
2007.
PN953 ARMY nomination of Shawn D. Smith, which was received
by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
September 18, 2007.
PN954 ARMY nominations (2) beginning BRIAN D. ALLEN, and
ending MICHAEL R. CONNERS, which nominations were received by
the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
September 18, 2007.
IN THE COAST GUARD
PN878 COAST GUARD nomination of Thomas T Pequignot, which
was received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of September 6, 2007.
PN946 COAST GUARD nominations (4) beginning JOSEPH E.
VORBACH, and ending THOMAS W. DENUCCI, which nominations were
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of September 18, 2007.
PN947 COAST GUARD nominations (11) beginning JEFFREY G.
ANDERSON, and ending Conrad W. Zvara, which nominations were
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of September 18, 2007.
PN948 COAST GUARD nominations (61) beginning Christopher D.
Alexander, and ending Steven A. Weiden, which nominations
were received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of September 18, 2007.
IN THE MARINE CORPS
PN901 MARINE CORPS nomination of Jon B. Livingston, which
was received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of September 6, 2007.
PN903 MARINE CORPS nomination of Arthur E. Verdugo, which
was received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of September 6, 2007.
IN THE NAVY
PN843 NAVY nomination of Ronnie M. Citro, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of August 2, 2007.
PN846 NAVY nominations (3) beginning KATHLEEN M. BALDWIN,
and ending TANYA D. LEHMANN, which nominations were received
by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
August 3, 2007.
PN847 NAVY nominations (3) beginning MICHAEL L. FARMER, and
ending THOMAS S. PRICE, which nominations were received by
the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of August
3, 2007.
PN848 NAVY nominations (13) beginning SUZANNA G. BRUGLER,
and ending ERIK J. REYNOLDS, which nominations were received
by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
August 3, 2007.
PN849 NAVY nominations (15) beginning ALDRITH L. BAKER, and
ending ENNIS E. WILLIAMS, which nominations were received by
the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of August
3, 2007.
PN850 NAVY nominations (20) beginning VICTOR ALLENDE, and
ending DARREN B. WRIGHT, which nominations were received by
the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of August
3, 2007.
PN851 NAVY nominations (21) beginning ERIK E. ANDERSON, and
ending WILLIAM WRIGHT, which nominations were received by the
Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of August 3,
2007.
PN852 NAVY nominations (36) beginning LANE C. ASKEW, and
ending RICHARD M. ZAMORA, which nominations were received by
the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of August
3, 2007.
PN853 NAVY nominations (43) beginning SHARON D. BARNES, and
ending DEBORAH B. YUSKO, which nominations were received by
the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of August
3, 2007.
PN854 NAVY nominations (63) beginning JAY P. ALDEA, and
ending ERIC D. WYATT, which nominations were received by the
Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of August 3,
2007.
PN855 NAVY nominations (211) beginning DARYL G. ADAMSON and
ending MICHAEL D. YELANJIAN, which nominations were received
by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
August 3, 2007.
PN856 NAVY nominations (905) beginning JEFFREY J. ABBADINI,
and ending RONALD W. ZITZMAN, which nominations were received
by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
August 3, 2007.
PN857 NAVY nominations (21) beginning CHARLES R. ALLEN, and
ending MICHAEL D. VANCAS, which nominations were received by
the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of August
3, 2007.
PN904 NAVY nomination of Martin K. De Fant, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of September 6, 2007.
PN905 NAVY nomination of Gregory E. Walters, which was
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of September 6, 2007.
PN932 NAVY nominations (42) beginning BRETT T. BOWLIN, and
ending JEANINE B. WOMBLE, which nominations were received by
the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
September 12, 2007.
PN933 NAVY nominations (274) beginning RUBEN D. ACOSTA, and
ending LUKE A. ZABROCKI, which nominations were received by
the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
September 12, 2007.
PN934 NAVY nominations (136) beginning PAUL H. ABBOTT, and
ending CAROL B. ZWIEBACH, which nominations were received by
the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
September 12, 2007.
PN935 NAVY nominations (35) beginning RENE J. ALOV A, and
ending JOYCE N. YANG, which nominations were received by the
Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of September
12, 2007.
PN936 NAVY nominations (145) beginning MARK E. ALLEN, and
ending GEORGINA L. ZUNIGA, which nominations were received by
the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
September 12, 2007.
PN937 NAVY nominations (95) beginning DON N. ALLEN JR., and
ending JEFFERY S. YOUNG, which nominations were received by
the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
September 12, 2007.
PN938 NAVY nominations (27) beginning CERINO O. BARGOLA,
and ending TEDDY L. WILLIAMS JR., which nominations were
received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional
Record of September 12, 2007.
PN939 NAVY nominations (57) beginning JAMES ALGER, and
ending JASON N. WOOD, which nominations were received by the
Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of September
12, 2007.
PN940 NAVY nominations (10) beginning DOUGLAS E. BAKER, and
ending SHEILA R. WILLIAMS, which nominations were received by
the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of
September 12, 2007.
Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, let me quickly indicate that the three
combatant commanders who have been nominated are part of this list.
Admiral Roughead, who is nominated to be the Chief of Naval Operations,
is also on this list. I point out, particularly with Senator Warner on
the floor but even if he was not on the floor, not only does he play an
active role in moving these nominations very expeditiously--and this is
as expeditious as any nomination could move. We had the hearings
yesterday, I believe, and we had the markup last night and the
nomination is on the floor today for these combatant commanders and
CNO. Senator Warner, with his particular history with the U.S. Navy,
was keeping an especially keen eye on the nomination of Admiral
Roughead. That doesn't diminish his interest in the others. As a former
Secretary of the Navy, he had a very special personal interest in this
nomination moving forward and avoiding any gap between the current CNO
and the next CNO. There will not be a gap. That is in good measure
because of Senator Warner's very special interest in this matter.
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The Senator from Virginia is
recognized.
Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I thank my distinguished colleague and
long-time friend of 29 years, standing here together with the Defense
bill. It was important in this case. On Monday, the current Chief of
Naval Operations, a man of great distinction, Admiral Mullen, as we say
in the Navy, lowered his flag as Chief of Naval Operations and becomes
the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
I felt it imperative there not be a moment's gap in the Navy for the
new Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral
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Roughead, who is in this group of nominations confirmed by the Senate,
and that he be in position to assume the full responsibilities as soon
as he is able to take the oath of office.
I thank my good friend. I thank him kindly for his personal mention.
I have had a long association with the U.S. Navy. I have learned more
from them than they have ever learned from me, beginning as a young
sailor a half century ago. I feel a strong obligation toward all men
and women in the Armed Forces, as does my distinguished chairman, but
there is something very special about the U.S. Navy. I was privileged
for 5 years to serve as Under Secretary and Secretary many years ago.
So there will not be a gap. I thank my chairman for making that
possible and allowing me to go forward with this nomination.
Mr. LEVIN. Has the Chair ruled on the request?
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Consent has been granted.
Mr. LEVIN. I thank Senator Salazar for his patience. We wanted to get
these nominations completed.
Mr. WARNER. Has the Chair formally ruled on the nominations?
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Yes.
Mr. WARNER. And the President will be so notified?
The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Yes.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Hawaii is recognized.
Mr. AKAKA. Madam President, I want to take this time to thank my good
friends and managers of this bill, and leaders of the Armed Services
Committee, Senator Levin and Senator Warner, for moving forward and
moving quickly with the nomination of Admiral Roughead.
I mention this because I knew Admiral Roughead personally as he
served in the Pacific Command. I can recall how he was a great leader
in the role of taking relief to the tsunami victims in the southeast
Asia area of the Pacific while he was Deputy Commander of the U.S.
Pacific Command. He was recently the Commander of the U.S. Pacific
Fleet.
I had the great fortune to work with Admiral Roughead during his
tenure as deputy commander, U.S. Pacific Command, and commander, U.S.
Pacific Fleet and was consistently impressed by his skills as
commanding officer, dedication to duty and commitment to protecting and
defending our Nation.
Since his graduation from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1973, Admiral
Roughead has served this country with absolute distinction in a variety
of positions including most recently commander, U.S. Fleet Forces. In
particular, I want to note the leadership and compassion Admiral
Roughead, as deputy commander, U.S. Pacific Command, displayed during
the United States Navy's participation in the international response to
the destruction following the December 2004 tsunami in South and
Southeast Asia. Similarly Admiral Roughead has demonstrated his deep
understanding of the importance of honoring cultural diversity. In his
capacity as representative of our U.S. naval forces, he has truly
embodied the true spirit of aloha in his interactions with the many
diverse communities in my home state of Hawaii.
I look forward to continuing to work with Admiral Roughead in his new
capacity and I am pleased to support his confirmation as chief of Naval
Operations.
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