Cole Congratulates New Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin

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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after fellow Oklahoman and Native American, Markwayne Mullin, was confirmed to serve as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security last night:

"Congratulations to my friend, Markwayne Mullin, on his confirmation to lead DHS. During this time when our nation faces so many threats both at home and abroad, there is no one I trust more to keep our country safe. I truly have no doubt he is the right man for the job," said Congressman Cole.

"I also would like to thank Markwayne for his service to both Oklahoma and America over the past ten years. I will truly miss having him here in Congress. However, although he has big shoes to fill, I look forward to working with Alan Armstrong in the future to support our great state and the people who call it home," said Congressman Cole.

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