Rep. Barton on Gov. Perrys Nomination to Secretary of Energy

Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON D.C. Rep. Joe Barton issued the following statement on reports that President-elect Trump has appointed former Texas Governor Rick Perry to serve as Secretary of Energy.

President-elect Trump has made an excellent choice in Governor Rick Perry for Secretary of Energy. Perry possesses a very strong energy background and has a track record of proven executive leadership said Rep. Barton. I have known Rick Perry since we were classmates at Texas A&M University and he has always been a man of character. America is an energy superpower and Governor Perrys expertise will be a valuable asset to the Administration.

Rep. Barton previously served as Chairman of Congressional Outreach to Rick Perrys 2016 presidential bid.