McCain Announces National Security, Energy Advisors

MCCAIN ANNOUNCES NATIONAL SECURITY, ENERGY ADVISORS
Schlesinger, McFarlane and Woolsey Join Prestigious National Security Team

ARLINGTON, VA – U.S. Senator John McCain’s presidential campaign today announced that former Secretary of Defense James Schlesinger, the Honorable Robert ‘Bud’ McFarlane, and former CIA Director R. Jim Woolsey* have endorsed John McCain for President and will advise his campaign on energy and national security issues.

The trio of former top-level security officials pledged their support to Senator John McCain’s presidential campaign and will continue to play a key role in the campaign’s focus on the intersection of energy and national security issues.

“America’s dependence on foreign oil is a critical issue of national security,” said Schlesinger.  “John McCain is a leader with the character and credibility to ensure that our nation’s safety and prosperity does not rest in the hands of hostile regimes.

“It makes no sense for America to be funding both sides in the struggle against radical Islam or to remain vulnerable to the whims of unstable foreign sources of oil," said McFarlane.  "John McCain understands this and that the means for relieving these anomalies are within our reach.”

“John McCain has the resolve to push for advanced technologies that will lead to greater energy independence for America,” said Woolsey.  “As president, he will foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the diversification of our energy supply.”

Senator John McCain stated that he was proud of the support and counsel he has received from these globally recognized leaders in America’s energy and defense sectors.  “These individuals are recognized and respected for their seriousness and leadership on the important security issues confronting our nation,” said Senator McCain.  “I am honored to have their support, and I look forward to working with them to develop innovative policies that move America forward.”