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LOUISVILLE, KY. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement regarding Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen:

“I want to thank Secretary Nielsen for her two-plus years of tireless service to the administration and to the American people.

“From natural disasters to cybersecurity threats, the Department of Homeland Security protects Americans on countless fronts — including, of course, the front lines of the security and humanitarian crisis on our southern border. Secretary Nielsen’s expertise and skilled management served the Department and the nation well. I thank her for her service.”

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LOUISVILLE, KY. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement following the passing of former South Carolina Senator Fritz Hollings:

“I was saddened to learn of the passing of my friend and former colleague Senator Fritz Hollings.

“Fritz was a fixture in the Senate for nearly four decades. His cutting wit, unflagging passion, and plainspoken nature made serving alongside him an unforgettable experience. His strong convictions and even stronger personality made Fritz a powerful advocate for the people of South Carolina.

“The Senate stands with them, and especially with the entire Hollings family, in prayer and in gratitude for a life so fully lived.”

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‘Yesterday, the Senate took an important step to restore sense and order to the way we approach the executive calendar. It’s one of this body’s most important responsibilities. And yet, it’s been hampered recently by a campaign of systematic and comprehensive obstruction that stands without precedent in American history.’

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