NEWS RELEASE: Senator Moody Congratulates New Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin on Senate Confirmation

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Senator Ashley Moody released a statement following the Senate's confirmation of Markwayne Mullin as Secretary of Homeland Security:

"I'm proud to call Markwayne Mullin a friend and I cannot think of someone better suited for the job ahead at the Department of Homeland Security. Every single day, our nation faces danger from within, and I've seen Markwayne's character shine through time and time again. He is a natural born protector. I know he will put the safety and security of our nation first just as he does with his own family," said Senator Ashley Moody.

BACKGROUND:

• Senator Moody has been an outspoken voice on protecting our homeland from those who seek to do us harm from her position on the Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs.
• Senator Moody appeared on Fox Business last week and projected confidence in the nomination and predicted a swift confirmation process for Sen. Mullin.
• Recently, Senator Moody voted to advance Mullin's nomination out of the Senate following questioning before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs.

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