Congresswoman Lee’s Statement on Confirmation of Loretta Lynch
Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Barbara Lee released this statement upon the confirmation of Loretta Lynch to serve as the next U.S. Attorney General by the U.S. Senate:
“Today’s vote to confirm Loretta Lynch as our nation’s next Attorney General is historic. It is not only historic because she is the first woman of color to hold the nation’s highest law enforcement post but also because of her excellent qualifications for the role.
I was proud to join many women of the Congressional Black Caucus on the Senate floor for this historic vote.
However, it is shameful that she had to wait more than 160 days for her confirmation vote, longer than the wait for the last seven Attorneys General combined.
It’s past time to stop playing political games with qualified nominees and start working to address the critical issues facing our nation.”
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Congresswoman Lee is a member of the Appropriations and Budget Committees, the Steering and Policy Committee, is a Senior Democratic Whip, former chair of the Congressional Black Caucus and co-chair of the Progressive Caucus. She serves as chair of the Whip’s Task Force on Poverty and Opportunity.