U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after voting to confirm Kirstjen Nielson to lead the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS):
“Securing our nation from the many threats we face is one of Washington’s most important responsibilities. I am confident that Kirstjen Nielsen has the experience, knowledge & leadership skills to serve our nation in this extremely challenging capacity. As Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, I look forward to working closely with Ms. Nielsen and her team to ensure that Congress is giving DHS all the support it needs.”
