12.03.2009

Sam Nunn Endorses Alan

By Sam Teller

Former Georgia Senator Sam Nunn today announced his endorsement of Alan.

In a letter to Alan, Sen. Nunn wrote, "Your proven ability to accomplish significant legislative results as a private citizen indicate to me that you would be successful in the United States Senate and would have the potential to become one of the Senate’s most effective leaders." Read Sen. Nunn's full endorsement here!

In addition to Sen. Nunn, Alan Khazei has been endorsed by former U.S. Senators Gary Hart (D-Colo.) and Harris Wofford (D-Pa.), Gen. Wesley Clark and more than 500 Citizen Leaders from across Massachusetts.

“I am deeply honored to have the strong support of my good friend Senator Sam Nunn,” Alan said today. “Senator Nunn is widely regarded as one of our nation’s foremost experts on national security, nuclear proliferation and fiscal responsibility.  He is also justifiably respected on both sides of the aisle because of his focus on always putting the national interest and common good first.  Senator Nunn is an outstanding patriot and has an extraordinary record of service to our nation at the highest level.  As Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, author of numerous pieces of legislation including the Nunn-Lugar Cooperative Threat Reduction Program, Co-Chairman and Ceo of the Nuclear Threat Initiative, and a leader in the Concord Coalition, Senator Nunn is the very embodiment of Big Citizenship at work.”

“Senator Nunn has an unparalleled understanding of the multiple challenges facing our nation in the 21^st century.  I am deeply grateful to have Senator Nunn as an advisor and strong supporter.  He is a role model for the kind of Senator I will strive to be.  As the potential next senator from Massachusetts, I look forward to drawing regularly on Senator Nunn’s expertise and counsel on a regular basis."