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be proud he will lead our nation Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL): record fighting for our country,
as Secretary of State. His military “Mike Pompeo is a man of principle and as Secretary of State, he will be
and intelligence background will I am glad to call a friend from our a phenomenal representative for
serve him well to lead the State time in the House together. He President Trump’s America First
Department, and I look forward has served our country well as foreign policy to the rest of the world.”
to working with my Kansas CIA Director, and I am looking
colleague in this new capacity.” forward to continue working with Rep. Ralph Abraham (R-LA): “A
him to promote #humanrights and very bold & positive move by Pres.
Sen. Roy Blunt (R-MO): “I look #democracy across the world as Trump in appointing Mike Pompeo
forward to working with Mike Secretary of State.” to the Sec. of State and Gina Haspel
Pompeo, who I’ve gotten to know as CIA Director.”
well during his time as CIA director.” Rep. Tom Rooney (R-FL):
“Mike is a superb pick for our Rep. Billy Long (R-MO): “We
Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT): next Secretary of State and a great were next door neighbors in
“Mike Pompeo is a great choice for American. I know he will serve our Rayburn – brilliant, hard working,
Secretary of State. I look forward to country well.” great personality – we came in
working with him.” Congress together – Kansan
Rep. Ted Yoho (R-FL): “I look #MikePompeo will make a great
Sen. Rob Portman (R-OH): forward to working with the new Secretary of State!”
“Director Pompeo is well regarded Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
and I look forward to working to advance America’s foreign Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC):
with him.” policy goals.” “Mike Pompeo is an incredible
choice to serve as our nation’s
Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA): “I look Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL): “…I top diplomat. He has a solid
forward to working with Director look forward to my former colleague track-record of standing up for
Pompeo once he is confirmed by Mike Pompeo taking charge at @ America’s priorities and a clear
the Senate.” StateDept to tackle the many global understanding of the threats and
challenges we face.” opportunities we face.”
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC):
“I cannot think of a better choice Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL): “An Rep. Robert Pittenger (R-NC):
for our new Secretary of State excellent choice for Secretary of “@realDonaldTrump choice of Mike
than Mike Pompeo. As Director of State. Mike understands our role in Pompeo as Secretary of State will
the CIA, Mike has made contacts the international community & will provide him a clear assessment of
throughout the world and has lead us strongly at the @StateDept.” prevailing threats and constructive
come up with aggressive policies to analysis of how to secure the US.
defend our homeland.” Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN): “I am Pompeo is an exceptionally bright
confident Mike will serve the United individual who will effectively
Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT): “These States in this new position as he articulate America’s positions.”
are complex and challenging times always has, with dignity and honor,
on the world stage, and I have full and I look forward to his swift Rep. Dan Donovan (R-NY): “I had
confidence that Mr. Pompeo is up confirmation in the Senate.” the pleasure of serving briefly with
to the task of serving as America’s Mike Pompeo in Congress. He’s
senior diplomat.” Rep. Luke Messer (R-IN): “Mike done a great job as Director of the
Pompeo will be an excellent CIA and will continue to serve our
Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL): Secretary of State. Mike has the nation well as Secretary of State.”
“CIA Director Mike Pompeo is very background, experience and
capable and should do a great job in tenacity needed for the important Rep. Pete King (R-NY): “Mike
his new role.” role. I’m proud to call Mike a good Pompeo is an outstanding choice
friend and I commend President for Secretary of State. Experienced,
Rep. Ron DeSantis (R-FL): Trump for this choice. I urge the dedicated and a true patriot.”
“Mike Pompeo will do a great job as U.S. senate to quickly confirm him.”
Secretary of State. He’s smart, tough, Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-NY): “Director
and works his tail off. Congrats to Rep. Todd Rokita (R-IN): Mike Pompeo was #1 in his class
Mike and hats off to @POTUS for “Director Pompeo is a courageous at West Point, an exceptional CIA
making an excellent choice!” leader and has an impeccable Director & Member of the House

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