[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 60 (Monday, April 8, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2285-S2286]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                    Resignation of Kirstjen Nielsen

  Madam President, on a completely different matter, Department of 
Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen announced that she is 
concluding her 2-plus years of service to the administration and to the 
American people.
  The men and women of DHS keep America safe on a dizzying array of 
fronts. They confront natural disasters, guard our coasts, defend our 
critical infrastructure, and maintain many of our Nation's cyber 
security defenses.

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  Of course, the pressure on the Department has only been heightened as 
a result of the ongoing security and humanitarian crisis at the 
southern border. The Department has to balance countless complicated 
missions, from defending against criminal gangs and stopping the inflow 
of dangerous illegal drugs to protecting victims of human trafficking 
and providing care for the individuals they detain.
  Through all of these challenges, Secretary Nielsen provided 
experienced and steady leadership. Her grasp of the issues and 
dedication were major assets for the Department and, as a result, for 
our country.
  My colleagues and I thank her for her service, and we wish her well.