Crapo Supports Noem Confirmation

Washington, D.C.--U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued the following statement after the Senate confirmed, by a vote of 59-34, Kristi Noem to be Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS):

“The previous Administration’s open-border policies exacerbated the crisis at our southern border, bringing in record numbers of illegal crossings in the last four-year span.  Blocking the flow of illegal immigration was one of the top voting priorities for millions of Americans, including Idahoans.  Kristi Noem has demonstrated exceptional leadership in providing resources to stop the crisis at the U.S.-Mexico border.  She will streamline functions at DHS to bring public security back to the forefront of the Department’s activities, secure our nation from hostile threats and expeditiously provide appropriate disaster assistance where needed.”

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