The Senate has confirmed Markwayne Mullin as the new Secretary of Homeland Security, bringing a much-needed sense of duty to a department that has long been the front line of our national crisis. Mullin, a member of the Cherokee Nation and a loyal ally to the President, steps into a role vacated by Kristi Noem at a moment when our borders remain under immense strain. His confirmation is a victory for those who believe that a nation without a border is not a nation at all.

Mullin has vowed to continue the essential work of restoring sovereignty and enforcing the law with firmness. While the political class in Washington remains deadlocked over funding and restraints, the new Secretary understands that the primary duty of the government is the safety of its own citizens. We face a period of immense challenge, from mass deportation operations to the financial securitization of our entry points. Mullin’s task is to lead with character and to ensure that our laws are respected once more.

We must support this effort to bind up the wounds of our fractured immigration system. Order is the moat that protects the treasures of our civilization—our families, our churches, and our communities. With a steady hand at the helm of the DHS, we may finally see the return of a border that is both secure and just.