WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following statement on Jan. 20, 2025: * * * Arizona Senator and former U.S. Navy combat pilot Mark Kelly issued the following statement on opposing Pete Hegseth's nomination for Secretary of Defense in a vote in the Senate Armed Services Committee today: "The Secretary of Defense is one of the most important roles for keeping our country safe and we need someone who is ready to step into the job and succeed on day one. Pete Hegset  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following statement on Jan. 20, 2025: * * * Today, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly released the following statement after attending the inaugural ceremony of President Donald Trump: "Today, our country witnessed the peaceful transfer of power, a cornerstone of our democracy. "My focus remains on addressing the challenges that matter most to Arizonans--creating good-paying jobs, lowering everyday costs, ensuring a secure border and fa  more