Trump nominates Florida Panthers owner Vincent Viola as secretary of the Army
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"Whether it is his distinguished military service or highly impressive track record in the world of business, Vinnie has proved throughout his life that he knows how to be a leader and deliver major results in the face of any challenge," Trump was quoted as saying in a statement.
Viola, now a billionaire was born to Italian immigrants in Brooklyn and is "living proof of the American dream," said Trump in a statement.
A graduate of West Point and New York Law School, Viola helped fund the creation of the Combating Terrorism Center at West Point in 2003.
Viola bought the Panthers for about $250 million in 2013, the Associated Press reports.
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