WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on retired Marine General John Kelly to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

“I’ve known General Kelly for well over a decade and find him to be one of the most capable leaders I have ever met. No one understands the threats to our homeland and our border security needs better than General Kelly.

“Having served our great nation in uniform for four decades, he understands what it takes to protect our homeland. There is no doubt he will be an outstanding DHS Secretary.”

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