WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:

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Van Orden Statement on POTUS' DHS Announcement

Congressman Derrick Van Orden released the following statement on President Trump's announcement regarding DHS:

"The mission of the Department of Homeland Security has never been more important. Securing our borders and protecting the American people must remain the top priority.