Sen.-elect David Perdue: Statement On Sally Yates Nomination

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Senator-elect David Perdue Statement On Sally Yates Nomination

U.S. Senator-elect David Perdue released the following statement regarding the nomination of Atlanta U.S. Attorney Sally Yates to be Deputy Attorney General:

“Sally Yates has dedicated her life to serving the people of the United States and Georgia. I am pleased that the President looked to Georgia when choosing someone to serve in this important position at the Justice Department.

I have heard very positive things about Ms. Yates, and I look forward to meeting with her personally before her nomination comes to the Senate Judiciary Committee.”