>> As the Secretary of Homeland Security,
it is my honor to welcome you.
We're a team of dedicated professionals who every day,
in a million different ways, make our country more secure.
You have now joined this exceptional team
to stand guard against all the hazards and threats we face,
and to enforce the laws of our nation.
It's a big job.
We're up against criminal organizations,
terrorists, cyber-attacks, pandemics and natural disasters.
The danger is real, but so is our dedication,
our professionalism and our expertise.
These risks, these hazards are why we do what we do every day,
so families across America can live peaceful lives in a free country.
I could not be prouder to serve alongside the men and women
in the Department of Homeland Security,
and I'm thrilled that you have chosen to join us
to fulfill our sacred duty to protect our way of life,
and the exceptional people of the United States of America.
Thank you for choosing to serve. I look forward to working with you.