Schumer Statement on Mark Green’s Withdrawal From Consideration as Army Secretary

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer released the below statement after Mark Green withdrew his nomination for Army Secretary:

“Mark Green’s decision to withdraw his name from consideration as Army Secretary is good news for all Americans, especially those who were personally vilified by  his disparaging comments directed toward the LGBTQ community, Muslim community, Latino community and more. He was the wrong choice to serve as Secretary, and should not have been nominated in the first place. As I said before, a man who was the lead sponsor of legislation to make it easier for businesses to discriminate against the LGBTQ community; opposes gay marriage, which is the law of the land; believes being transgender is a ‘disease;’ supports constricting access to legal contraception; and makes deeply troubling comments about Muslims is the wrong choice to lead America’s Army. It’s because of the advocacy community’s hard work that Mr. Green decided to remove his hat from the ring and it is now my hope that President Trump will take these views into consideration and nominate someone who can faithfully lead and represent all members of the U.S. Army.”