WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) today released the following statement on Gov. Doug Ducey’s (R-Ariz.) appointment of Jon Kyl to fill the late Sen. John McCain’s Senate seat:

“Jon Kyl is an excellent choice to fill John McCain’s Senate seat. There is no one more qualified. Arizona will be well-served by Jon’s willingness to once again serve his country.”

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