Barrasso: Todd Blanche is Fearless, Focused, and Fair. It’s Time for the Senate to Confirm Him

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke in support of the confirmation of Todd Blanche, President Donald J. Trump's nominee to be the Attorney General of the United States.

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Sen. Barrasso's remarks as prepared:

"Senate Republicans are confirming individuals who will keep the American people safe.

"Last week, I met with Todd Blanche. Mr. Blanche has been nominated to be the next Attorney General of the United States of America. Mr. Blanche is clearly the right man for the job. It is time for the Senate to confirm him.

"Todd Blanche led an impressive legal career. He brings to the job a decade of experience at the Department of Justice. That includes his current service as the Acting Attorney General. He leads a staff of over one hundred thousand. Under his leadership, the Department of Justice is focusing once again on its core mission. That mission is fighting crime and upholding the rule of law.

"Today, Americans are safer. Murder rates have fallen dramatically. So have deaths from drug overdoses. Mr. Blanche has fought forcefully for the safety and security of the American people. The Department is prosecuting drug cartels. It is dismantling gangs of violent criminals.

"Mr. Blanche has also been a key leader in Republicans' war against fraud. He helped establish a new division in the Department of Justice to do exactly that. It is already succeeding.

"Mr. Blanche knows what it takes to lead the Department of Justice. It takes integrity. It takes accountability. Mr. Blanche leads with both of those characteristics. That is why his nomination is supported by former Department of Justice officials; by 23 state Attorneys General; and by law enforcement.

"Former Attorney General Bill Barr is one such supporter. Attorney General Barr recently praised Blanche in the Wall Street Journal. He wrote, 'Throughout his career [Todd Blanche] has shown the personal determination, discipline and thick skin this position demands.' That's exactly right.

"Todd Blanche is dedicated to the rule of law. He is fearless, focused, and fair. As Attorney General, he will provide candid advice even when it is not easy. He will stand up for the United States. He will keep the American people safe. It is time to confirm him as Attorney General."

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