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President Obama Praises Newly Confirmed Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com President Obama lauded new Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson as “a strong leader” who will “play a leading role in our efforts to protect the homeland against terrorist attacks.” The statement follows Monday’s Senate confirmation of Johnson, a former general counsel at the Pentagon. The president’s full statement: “I am pleased the…