American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, May 30, 2014 – Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and
Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, issued
statements on the resignation of retired Army Gen. Eric K. Shinseki as
secretary of veterans affairs.
President Barack Obama announced Shinseki’s resignation
today.
“I want to thank Secretary Shinseki for his long and
distinguished service to our country, both in and out of uniform,” Hagel said.
“His devotion to our troops, our veterans and their families remained steadfast
throughout and evident always in his willingness to lead.
“Lilibet and I thank him and Patty for their kindness and
friendship and wish them all the best for the future,” he continued. “I look
forward to continuing to work closely with the VA leadership to do all we can
to properly care for those who have served our nation.”
Dempsey said Shinseki “gave his all in the service of his
nation.”
“He will be missed," the chairman added.
Hagel and Dempsey are in Singapore for the Shangri-La
Dialogue, an annual Asia security conference.
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