Mike Turner U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio | Official U.S. House Headshot
Mike Turner U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio | Official U.S. House Headshot
Today, Mike Turner, Chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released a statement regarding President-elect Trump's decision to appoint U.S. Senator Marco Rubio as the 72nd United States Secretary of State.
"Senator Rubio and I have worked extensively together to bolster national security leading both the Senate and House Intelligence Committees, and I have seen up close his unwavering commitment to upholding democracy and freedom in the face of rising authoritarianism from our adversaries," said Turner.
Turner expressed confidence in Rubio's ability to promote American diplomacy effectively. "I’m confident he will bring the same dedication to promoting American diplomacy as the next U.S. Secretary of State. President-elect Trump made an outstanding decision selecting Senator Rubio as America’s top diplomat."
Rubio's selection marks a significant step in shaping the foreign policy direction under President-elect Trump's administration.
Alerts Sign-up