Cole Applauds Rep. Fallin's Appointment to Armed Services

WASHINGTON – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) issued the following statement yesterday after Oklahoma's Fifth District Representative, Congresswoman Mary Fallin, accepted an appointment to the House Armed Services Committee.

"I want to congratulate Congresswoman Mary Fallin on her appointment to the Armed Services Committee. Having served six years on the Committee myself, I am very pleased to see that Oklahoma will continue to be served by strong bipartisan representation on this important committee. I am confident that Congressman Boren and Congresswoman Fallin will well-represent the military interests of our state."

"Congresswoman Fallin has been an outspoken defender of the military. During both her tenure in Congress and throughout her statewide service as lieutenant governor, she has diligently fought for the needs of our Armed Forces. I look forward to supporting her efforts on military spending through my position on the House Appropriations Committee."

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