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IFA calls on Senators to confirm Kirstjen Nielsen as Secretary of Homeland Security 

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5—International Franchise Association President & CEO Robert Cresanti released the statement below ahead of a Senate vote to confirm Kirstjen M. Nielsen as the next Secretary of Homeland Security:

“Since the days when Kirstjen and I worked together in the U.S. Senate, she has been thoughtful and devoted to excellence. As we continue to face challenges, we look forward to working with Kirstjen on issues that impact franchising and positioning the United States as the ideal place for people to do business. I cannot think of a better choice for this highly important role.”

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About the International Franchise Association

Celebrating 56 years of excellence, education and advocacy, the International Franchise Association is the world’s oldest and largest organization representing franchising worldwide. IFA works through its government relations and public policy, media relations and educational programs to protect, enhance and promote franchising and the more than 733,000 franchise establishments that support nearly 7.6 million direct jobs, $674.3 billion of economic output for the U.S. economy and 2.5 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). IFA members include franchise companies in over 300 different business format categories, individual franchisees and companies that support the industry in marketing, law, technology and business development.