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Here's what Florida's governor, Ron DeSantis, wrote on X about his decision to name the state's attorney general, Ashley Moody, to replace Marco Rubio in the Senate:
Florida deserves a senator who stands unapologetically for conservative principles, supports law enforcement, has a strong record of combatting illegal immigration, and is ready to deliver on President Trump's agenda. Attorney General Ashley Moody's exemplary track record shows her commitment to these principles. A fifth-generation Floridian, she has served the people of Florida honorably as a prosecutor, judge, and Attorney General.
I look forward to seeing Senator Moody fight the good fight against the entrenched interests in Washington, and I know she will be a critical part of bringing President Trump's America First agenda to fruition.
I'm very proud to have served on the House Intelligence Committee and as its chairman. There are great members on the Committee, and I'm honored to have served with them.
Under my leadership, we restored the integrity of the Committee and returned its mission to its core focus of national security. The threat from our adversaries is real and requires serious deliberations.
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