[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 61 (Tuesday, April 9, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E432]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING KIRSTJEN NIELSEN AND HER SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, April 9, 2019

  Mr. HUDSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Secretary 
Kirstjen Nielsen and her years of service to our country as Secretary 
of the Department of Homeland Security.
  It is no secret that we are in uncharted territory when it comes to 
our security, both at home and abroad. Whether in the realm of 
cybersecurity, border security, or counterterrorism, Secretary Nielsen 
has been integral in protecting the lives of hundreds of millions of 
Americans. And while the crisis at our Southern border and terrorist 
threats grab the headlines, I would also like to thank Secretary 
Nielsen just as much for her leadership in responding to hurricanes 
that have devastated the Carolinas the past few years.
  Secretary Nielsen has shown profound leadership and unwavering 
dedication as the Secretary of Homeland Security. Our country is facing 
a humanitarian and security crisis at our Southern border Secretary 
Nielsen has been dogged in taking on the Herculean task of addressing 
these unprecedented challenges. Yet, she has always conducted her 
duties with professionalism and poise. Secretary Nielsen's 
determination to act in the country's best interest will be extremely 
tough to replace.
  In her early career, Secretary Nielsen served as Special Assistant to 
the President as Senior Director for Prevention, Preparedness and 
Response under President George W. Bush. After serving in the private 
sector as the founder and president of Sunesis Consulting LLC, she 
answered the call to serve again and became Chief of Staff to the then-
Secretary of Homeland Security, General John Kelly and then White House 
Deputy Chief of Staff. While our nation has demanded so much of her, 
Secretary Nielsen has risen to the occasion each and every time.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in thanking Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen 
for her incredible dedication and service to our country upon her 
departure as Secretary of Homeland Security.

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