WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after Howard Lutnick was confirmed as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce:

“I have no doubt that Howard Lutnick has the experience and expertise to lead the Department of Commerce and help enact President Trump’s economic agenda. I was proud to support Howard’s nomination and look forward to working with him to promote economic competitiveness and bolster Texas’ booming economy.”