Wilson Statement on Congressman Zinke as Secretary of the Interior

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) issued the following statement after Congressman Ryan Zinke was offered the position of Secretary of the Interior by President-elect Donald Trump:

"I am grateful that President-elect Donald Trump has selected Congressman Ryan Zinke of Montana to serve as Secretary of the Interior. Congressman Zinke has been a lifelong public servant with extraordinary service to his country as a Navy Seal and dedicated service to Montana as a member of the State Senate and as its Congressman.

"I saw firsthand his positive spirit as we served together on the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, and I look forward to his future accomplishments at the Department of Interior."