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Secretary Chertoff Sworn In

Release Date: 02/15/05 00:00:00

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010
February 15, 2005

The United States Senate today confirmed Judge Michael Chertoff by a vote of 98 – 0 as the second Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Counsel to the President Harriet Miers administered the oath of office to Judge Chertoff at approximately 6:30 pm (ET) during a private White House ceremony.  Secretary Chertoff was joined by his wife, Meryl.

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