When I was very young, the United States provided my family and me a place of refuge. Now, I have been nominated to be the DHS Secretary and oversee the protection of all Americans and those who flee persecution in search of a better life for themselves and their loved ones.

Today, I’m announcing the first members of my national security and foreign policy team. They will rally the world to take on our challenges like no other—challenges that no one nation can face alone. It’s time to restore American leadership. I trust this group to do just that.

It is an honor to be nominated and entrusted by the President-elect to serve. It is no small task to lead the Department of Homeland Security, but I will work to restore faith in our institutions, and protect our security here at home.

We have assembled a team of highly respected and qualified individuals to serve as national security and foreign policy leaders. Tune in as President-elect Biden & Vice President-elect Harris introduce them. x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

For twelve years I had the privilege to stand in a federal courtroom and announce, “Alejandro Mayorkas on behalf of the United States of America.” The words “on behalf of the United States of America” meant everything to me and to my parents.

I’m very proud of my identity, I’m very proud of my heritage, I’m very proud of my parents, and most of all I’m proud to be a United States citizen. As Secretary of Homeland Security, I hope I can represent for others the opportunities that America provides to everyone.

Our national security team will be relentless in keeping our country safe, with a vision on how to tackle the most pressing challenges of our time. We will bring together allies and partners around the world to face these threats head on. America is back.

Honored to be endorsed by these experts and former officials. The SolarWinds breach highlights the gravity of the threats we face. If confirmed, I will work day and night to protect us against cyber attacks and other malicious efforts to harm our homeland. politico.com/newsletters/we…

The principles of homeland and security have shaped the life of Alejandro Mayorkas, who was brought to the U.S. as a child from Cuba. He’s endorsed by dozens of groups from law enforcement to advocacy who want a Department of Homeland Security that is fair and humane.

On this #HolocaustRemembranceDay our hearts break with the everlasting memory of suffering and loss. We honor with continued faith, unrelenting hope, and our tireless efforts to defeat hate. I remember my family before me. #WeRemember

I am honored to serve my country as the Secretary of Homeland Security. Follow my work with the great people of the Department: ARCHIVED: Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas