Senator Collins' Statement on Gov. Napolitano's Nomination for DHS Secretary

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SENATOR COLLINS' STATEMENT ON GOV. NAPOLITANO'S NOMINATION FOR DHS SECRETARY

Senate Homeland Security Committee Ranking Member Susan Collins today released the following statement in response to President-elect Barack Obama's nomination of Governor Janet Napolitano for secretary of homeland security:

"The Department of Homeland Security requires a strong leader who has the ability to direct one of the largest government departments and has a commitment to working in a bipartisan manner on homeland security challenges facing our nation. As a governor of a border state, Janet Napolitano understands the importance of developing policies that will not impede legitimate travel and trade but will keep our enemies out. I spoke with the Governor earlier today and look forward to working with Senator Lieberman to consider this nomination carefully and expeditiously."

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