Lexington, KY—Today, Andy Barr, the leading candidate for U.S. Senate in Kentucky, called for the Senate to confirm U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) as the next Department of Homeland Security Secretary. Senator Mullin endorsed Andy Barr to be the next Senator from Kentucky.
“For nearly a month, the Department of Homeland Security has been effectively shut down at a time when terrorist threats are rising and our border remains under pressure. More than 260,000 DHS personnel—including TSA officers—are working without pay, yet Democrats continue to delay action,” said Barr. “By allowing DHS to operate at limited capacity, Democrats are putting American security at risk. We need strong, decisive leadership now more than ever, and Markwayne Mullin is the right leader for the job. He has the toughness, experience, and commitment to secure our homeland and enforce our laws. The Senate should act immediately and confirm him without delay.”
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