Congresswoman Barbara Lee Applauds Confirmation of Tony West as Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Justice
For Immediate Release
April 24, 2009
Contact: Ricci Graham
(510) 763-0370
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-Oakland) attended the swearing-in ceremony of Tony West as Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Division in the United States Department of Justice. West was sworn in by Attorney General Eric Holder at the request of Congresswoman Lee.
Congresswoman Lee issued this statement following the ceremony:
“Tony is an excellent addition to President Obama’s administration and has long been considered one of California’s rising stars in both legal and political circles.
“Tony brings a wealth of experience and knowledge as one of California’s most prominent litigators. He served in the U. S. Department of Justice and the California Department of Justice, as well as the Clinton Administration, during which he worked as an aide to Attorney General Janet Reno.
“I congratulate my friend on this well-deserved appointment, and I look forward to working with him in the future.”
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