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Letter: Leaders endorse Harris

By Anne Brock, BRUSH PRAIRIE
Published: September 30, 2024, 6:00am

More than 700 former national security and military officials endorsed Kamala Harris for president over Donald Trump in an open letter published last week by National Security Leaders for America. You can read the full letter at https://tinyurl.com/yu2s75xt. In summary:

“We do not agree on everything, but we all adhere to two fundamental principles. First, we believe America’s national security requires a serious and capable Commander-in-Chief. Second, we believe American democracy is invaluable. Each generation has a responsibility to defend it. That is why we, the undersigned, proudly endorse Kamala Harris to be the next President of the United States.

“This election is a choice between serious leadership and vengeful impulsiveness. It is a choice between democracy and authoritarianism. Vice President Harris defends America’s democratic ideals, while former President Donald Trump endangers them.”

The statement was signed by 741 people, including vocal Harris-supporting Democrats like Hillary Clinton and John Kerry, as well as Republican Secretaries of Defense Chuck Hagel and William Cohen. Hagel and Cohen both served under Democratic presidents.

This is another powerful endorsement that Harris is the best candidate for president. I hope voters agree.

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