Bennet Statement on Senate Confirmation of John Walsh as U.S. Attorney for the District of Colorado

Washington, DC – Michael Bennet, U.S. Senator for Colorado, released the following statement on the Senate’s confirmation of John Walsh as U.S. Attorney for Colorado.

“John can now begin the important work of upholding the rule of law and ensuring the safety of the people of Colorado as our next U.S. Attorney,” said Bennet.  “His prior experience in the U.S. Attorney’s office, as well as his impressive education and legal background, make him uniquely prepared to take the helm of Colorado’s top federal law enforcement office.  The Senate today put aside partisan bickering to act on John’s nomination, and it is my hope that it will continue to move forward with the confirmation of pending nominees without needless delay.”

Please click here to read Bennet’s statement on President Obama’s nomination of John Walsh.