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Sullivan Meets With Homeland Security Designee General Kelly

Statement

Date: Jan. 12, 2017
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: National Security Executive Branch Drugs

U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today released the following statement after meeting with President-elect Donald J. Trump's designee to become the next Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, retired General John Kelly.

"I was extremely impressed with General Kelly during our meeting today. We discussed the strategic importance of icebreakers, having a heightened presence in the Arctic -- including increasing the resources necessary to bolster our lackluster fleet -- implementing a more robust border security policy, and combating the scourge of opioid addiction in Alaska and across the country.

"As a 45-year veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a former commander of U.S. Southern Command, General Kelly has years of experience and well understands the strategy required to tackle organized crime, terrorist organizations and drug trafficking. I look forward to working with him and approving his confirmation."


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