1. United States
2. Pa.
3. Letter

I’m writing today to urge you to vote No on advancing Sen Markwayne Mullin’s nomination out of committee. Mullin has repeatedly shown himself to be the kind of person who values braggadocio and being a “tough guy” over thoughtful response. The head of DHS will be responsible for a sprawling organization that requires someone with calm authority and excellent managerial skills, someone who is better at deescalation than picking fights, someone who understands the job is not about boosting their ego but is about serving the American people. We’ve already seen in Noem’s tenure what happens when those qualities aren’t valued. Don’t let it happen again!