McCaul on Senate Confirmation of Secretary Pompeo

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee and a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement after the Senate confirmed Mike Pompeo to serve as the next Secretary of State.

Congressman McCaul: "Our nation faces serious challenges that require strong diplomatic engagement and I know Secretary Mike Pompeo is ready and eager to lead. We have traveled together to some of the most dangerous hotspots around the world and he has proven that he is a true leader on U.S. foreign policy. I applaud the Senate for swiftly confirming my friend and former colleague Mr. Pompeo to be the next Secretary of State, and I look forward to working with him so we can continue to demonstrate that the world is a more peaceful and prosperous place when America leads from the front."