WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) was confirmed as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS):

“As a conservative warrior with a proven track record of supporting President Trump’s agenda, Markwayne Mullin will lead the Department of Homeland Security with dogged determination and zeal for enforcing our nation’s immigration laws. At a time when the danger to American soil is heightened and Democrats continue to hold funding for this vital agency hostage, we need a strong hand at the helm more than ever. I have every confidence Markwayne is up to the task, and I look forward to working with him in this new role to protect and defend the homeland and support America First.”