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Dear
Friends,
Thank
you
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to
my
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National
School
Choice
Week
Today
marks
the
beginning
of
National
School
Choice
Week,
which
runs
from
January
23rd-27th.
This
week
celebrates
parents,
teachers
and
administrators
who
work
hard
each
and
every
day
to
make
sure
that
our
children
receive
a
quality
education
regardless
of
their
zip
code.
To
kick-off
National
School
Choice
Week,
I
spent
the
morning
with
very
talented
kids
at
Charleston
Charter
School
for
Math
and
Science
this
morning.
I
spoke
with
the
students,
answered
a
few
questions
and
shared
my
belief
that
all
things
are
possible
with
a
great
education.
It
is
critical
to
our
children’s
future
that
we
create
an
education
system
that
is
tailored
to
fit
their
learning
needs.
I
will
continue
to
lend
my
voice
in
the
fight
to
promote
school
choice
across
the
nation.
Charleston
Harbor
Deepening
Project
Today,
I
also
visited
the
Charleston
Harbor
Deepening
Project.
During
my
visit,
I
participated
in
a
roundtable
discussion
with
members
of
the
South
Carolina
Congressional
Delegation
and
state
and
port
officials.
The
Port
is
vital
to
our
state’s
economic
future,
and I am
proud
to
say
that I worked
with
Senator
Graham
last
year
to
ensure
the
Charleston
Harbor
Deepening
Project
was
authorized
as
part
of
the
Senate
WRDA
bill.
Welcoming
the
New
Administration
Last
week,
I
had
the
honor
of
witnessing
history-the
peaceful
transition
of
power
from
one
world
leader
to
another.
Our
new
administration
ushered
in
an
era
of
hope
and
anticipation
for
the
American
people.
I
look
forward
to
working
with
President
Trump
and
Vice
President
Pence
on
meaningful
legislation
that
will
improve
the
lives
of
Americans
across
the
nation.
I
also
joined
Fox
News
last
week
to
discuss
our
upcoming
votes
on
cabinet
picks
and
the
new
administration.
You
can
watch here.
My
focus
will
be
on
my Opportunity
Agenda.
My
goal
is
to
make
sure
those
Americans
who
are
struggling
understand
that
the
government
is
listening
and
they
are
our
bosses.
I
am
confident
that
our
best
years
are
ahead
of
us.
Vice
President
Pence
being
sworn
in
by
Justice
Clarence
Thomas.
Vice
President
Pence
being
sworn
in
by
Justice
Clarence
Thomas.
Department
of
Homeland
Security
Secretary,
Defense
Secretary
Confirmed
On
Friday,
after
the
President
and
Vice
President
were
sworn
in,
I
voted
in
support
of
General
James
Mattis
for
Secretary
of
Defense.
He
was
confirmed
98-1.
During
such
volatile
times
with
global
terror
attacks
on
the
rise,
it
is
important
that
we
have
the
most
qualified
and
experienced
person
leading
our
Department
of
Defense.
It
is
for
that
reason
that
I
fully
support
Gen.
Mattis’s
nomination.
Throughout
his
44-year
Marine
Corps
career
he
has
seen
every
level
of
command,
been
on
the
frontlines,
and
led
Marines
both
on
and
off
the
battlefield.
Gen.
Mattis
has
been
involved
in
every
major
operation
in
our
nation’s
modern
history,
and
is
considered
a
counterinsurgency
expert.
He
possesses
real
life
experience
that
gives
him
unique
insight
into
handling
some
of
the
most
sensitive
and
problematic
areas
in
the
world.
We
are
living
through
uncertain
times,
and
I
believe
General
Mattis
is
the
right
choice
to
take
on
such
a
demanding
role.
We
also
confirmed
General
John
Kelly
for
DHS
Secretary
Friday
evening.
In
a
time
when
Americans
fear
another
domestic
terror
attack,
we
need
a
person
heading
our
Department
of
Homeland
Security
who
understands
the
importance
of
national
security,
counterterrorism,
and
immigration
enforcement.
General
John
Kelly
has
proven
he
possesses
the
experience
and
knowledge
needed
to
take
on
such
a
critical
role
on
the
administration.
During
his
extensive
40-year
Marine
Corps
career,
Gen.
Kelly
has
spent
time
in
Europe
and
in
the
Middle
East
planning
missions
and
operations
designed
to
fight
terrorism
abroad.
Additionally,
while
serving
as
the
head
of
U.S.
Southern
Command,
he
was
able
to
gain
a
unique
understanding
of
the
immigration
challenges
we
face
at
our
Southern
border.
As
government
leaders,
we
need
to
work
on
protecting
the
safety
of
our
citizens
first
and
foremost.
I
am
confident
Gen.
Kelly
will
make
that
his
top
priority.
I am
looking
forward
to
supporting
the
confirmation
of
Mike
Pompeo
for
CIA
Director
this
evening.
Thanks
again
for
subscribing!
Sincerely,
Tim
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