Rep. Walden Issues Statement on Nomination of Brouillette to Be Energy Secretary
October 18, 2019
October 18, 2019
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- Rep. Greg Walden, R-Oregon, ranking Republican member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following statement on reports that Deputy Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette will be nominated to be Energy Secretary:
"While it will be hard to replace the drive, enthusiasm, and spirit that Rick Perry brought to the Department of Energy, I am confident that Deputy Secretary Brouillette will transition into this leadership role seamlessly.
"While it will be hard to replace the drive, enthusiasm, and spirit that Rick Perry brought to the Department of Energy, I am confident that Deputy Secretary Brouillette will transition into this leadership role seamlessly.