May 5, 2017 - Nashville, TN STATEMENT FROM MARK GREEN ON NOMINATION FOR SECRETARY OF THE ARMY “Iv is with deep regret today I am withdrawing my nomination tobe the Seretary ofthe Army. am honored that President Trump nominated me fr this postin, 1 appreciate his support and onli dence me, as well as hat af Soeretary Wats and many oUNers, aT HET GTE TO Make ‘America Great Again by preparing our military to face the many challenges inthe world forthe safety and security of our nation “But to meet these challenges, there should be no distractions. And unfortunately due to false and misleading attacks against me, this nomination has become a distraction. “Tragically, my life of public service and my Christan belies have been mischaracterized and attacked by a few on te athe side ofthe asl for political gan. While these false attacks have no bearing onthe needs of the Army or my qualifications to serve, I believe it is eitical to give ‘the President the ability to move forward with his vision to restore our military to its rightful place inthe world “Camie and I look forward to Finding ether opportunities to use our gifs to serve others and help Make America Great Again.” aH