William Fallon

March 12, 2008 -- ARLINGTON, VA -- U.S. Senator John McCain today issued the following statement on the resignation of Admiral William J. Fallon, head of U.S. Central Command:    » read more »

March 11, 2008 -- Washington, D.C. – Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) issued the following statement on the resignation of Admiral William Fallon, Commander of the U.S. Central Command:

“I have great respect for Admiral Fallon’s service to our country, and also for his strategic vision. His decision to resign abruptly in the midst of the war in Iraq raises a number of serious questions that I hope will be answered over the course of the next few days.    » read more »

Urges Committee Chairman to Call Hearings

March 12, 2008 -- Washington, DC – Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton today called on the Senate Armed Services Committee to hold oversight hearings in order to gain a better understanding of the circumstances surrounding the resignation of Admiral William Fallon as Commander, U.S. Central Command. In a letter to Chairman Carl Levin (D-MI), Senator Clinton, who sits on the committee, voiced concern that Admiral Fallon may have been coerced to resign because of his willingness to offer unfiltered, independent advice.    » read more »

"The looming question now is whether the cost of Admiral Fallon's candor was his job."

03/11/2008 -- WASHINGTON, DC – Senator John Kerry made the following statement today about the retirement of Admiral William Fallon. Kerry pressed Congress to pose tough questions about whether Fallon was dismissed for voicing dissent against a rush to war with Iran.    » read more »

March 11, 2008 -- WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Senator Edward M. Kennedy released the following statement in reaction to the resignation of Admiral William Fallon, Commander of the U.S. Central Command.

“It’s distressing that Admiral Fallon feels he had to step down. President Bush’s oft-repeated claim that he follows the advice of his commanders on the ground rings hollow if our commanders don’t feel free to disagree with the President. The last thing America needs is an echo chamber of top advisors, especially on all-important questions of war and peace.”    » read more »

March 11, 2008 -- WASHINGTON – Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Carl Levin, D-Mich., said the following today regarding the resignation of Admiral William Fallon:

“I regret that Admiral Fallon has decided to retire from active duty. He is well known to the Senate Armed Services Committee both from his previous position as Commander, U.S. Pacific Command and his current position as Commander, Central Command.    » read more »