WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement in response to President Trump announcing U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) as his nominee to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS):

“From securing our southern border to responding to natural disasters and safeguarding our communities against threats, the Department of Homeland Security’s importance and impact cannot be overstated,” said Sen. Cornyn. “Senator Mullin will continue to implement President Trump’s successful border enforcement policies, and I look forward to supporting his nomination to lead this vital agency.”