On Wednesday, Senator Jon Kyl was sworn into office by Vice-President Pence. Kyl was appointed by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey to replace the late John McCain.
.@VP Pence swears Jon Kyl into the U.S. Senate, filling seat left vacant by passing of Senator John McCain. pic.twitter.com/iAbqk5uEjA
— CSPAN (@cspan) September 5, 2018
“We are very grateful that Senator Kyl has stepped forward once again to serve our state and our nation. Senator Kyl has spent his career working on behalf of Arizonans, and no one is more qualified or prepared to serve at this moment,” stated Ducey. “The outpouring of support Senator Kyl has received from a wide array of voices in the last 24 hours is a testament to his character, integrity and ability. As we continue to mourn the passing of Senator McCain, and celebrate his life, we are very blessed to have the leadership of Senator Kyl, who served by his side for 18 years.”
Congressman Paul Gosar stated, “Senator Jon Kyl is an experienced and qualified choice to serve the people of Arizona in the Senate. His strong record on water, natural resources and judicial nominees will greatly benefit the people of Arizona. I’m grateful for his get-back-to-work attitude as there are many issues the Senate needs to take up and pass for the benefit of our country.”