12.04.17

Kirstjen Nielsen Has The Talent And Experience To Succeed At DHS

‘Today, the Senate will continue to fulfill its important responsibility to confirm critical nominees to President Trump’s administration. We’ll do that by voting to advance the nomination of Kirstjen Nielsen, the president’s choice to serve as the Secretary of Homeland Security.’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the president’s nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, Kirstjen Nielsen:

“Today, the Senate will continue to fulfill its important responsibility to confirm critical nominees to President Trump’s administration. We’ll do that by voting to advance the nomination of Kirstjen Nielsen, the president’s choice to serve as the Secretary of Homeland Security.

“As my colleagues know, this is an incredibly important position within our government. With responsibilities ranging from cybersecurity, to protecting our borders, to the continued recovery efforts from the recent natural disasters, the Department of Homeland Security requires strong leadership to get the job done.

“Ms. Nielsen is a qualified candidate with the talent and experience to succeed. As Chief of Staff to the previous DHS Secretary, General John Kelly, she understands the daily operations of the Department and shares our goals for its future. In addition, her previous tenure with the Department makes her an ideal candidate to be ready to lead the agency on day one.

“Ms. Nielsen is an experienced professional who will help lead the Department as it faces constantly-evolving threats. I look forward to advancing her nomination later today, and I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting Ms. Nielsen for this critical national security post.”

Related Issues: Nominations, Homeland Security