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The White House
May 07, 2009
Vice President Biden Issues Statement on the Confirmation of Chief Gil Kerlikowske as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Vice President
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For Immediate Release May 7, 2009
Vice President Biden Issues Statement on the Confirmation of Chief Gil Kerlikowske as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy
Office of the Vice President
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For Immediate Release May 7, 2009
Vice President Biden Issues Statement on the Confirmation of Chief Gil Kerlikowske as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy
Vice President Biden issued this statement today after the United States Senate voted to confirm Chief Gil Kerlikowske as Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy:
"I am very pleased by the Senate’s overwhelming support for Gil Kelikowske today. Chief Kerlikowske is the right man for the job. With over 36 years of law enforcement experience at all levels, he has long been on the front-lines in the battle against drugs. And, while the challenge before him is great, the President and I believe that he will lead our nation’s efforts against illegal drugs with unshakable resolve."
"I am very pleased by the Senate’s overwhelming support for Gil Kelikowske today. Chief Kerlikowske is the right man for the job. With over 36 years of law enforcement experience at all levels, he has long been on the front-lines in the battle against drugs. And, while the challenge before him is great, the President and I believe that he will lead our nation’s efforts against illegal drugs with unshakable resolve."