[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 211 (Tuesday, December 7, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Page S8945]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                       Nomination of Chris Magnus

  The President has nominated, in this instance, a fellow named Chris 
Magnus. He has nominated him to serve as the Commissioner of Customs 
and Border Protection, a very big and important job, as the Presiding 
Officer knows.
  I always like to say that leadership may be the most important 
ingredient for success of any organization I have ever seen. Inside of 
government or outside of government, it is the single most important 
ingredient.
  Chief Chris Magnus has over 40 years of exemplary public service in 
communities that span across this country. He has a strong track record 
of collaborative leadership, and his nomination has earned the support 
of dozens and dozens of law enforcement and public safety 
organizations.
  It has been 8 months--8 months have passed since our President 
nominated Chief Magnus for this critically important role at the 
Department. The American people are counting on seasoned leadership at 
the Agency. We have the opportunity today to confirm this nomination 
and provide the leadership that is badly needed on the borders--
especially on the borders of our Nation.