HARMAN REACTS TO NEWS OF FALLON RESIGNATION

Says “military has lost a wise and seasoned voice”

Washington, D.C. Washington, DC – Representative Jane Harman (CA-36), Chair of the Homeland Security Intelligence Subcommittee, released the following statement in response to news that Admiral William J. Fallon, the top U.S. commander for the Middle East, has resigned:

News of Bill Fallon’s resignation should trump the extended feeding frenzy over Eliot Spitzer.

The military has lost a wise and seasoned voice. 

A military axiom is the need to speak truth to power.  And it still seems that smart people who do, end their careers.

Having met with General Fallon just a few weeks ago in Dubai, I am shocked and deeply saddened by this unexpected news.

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