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“CONFIRMATION OF RUSSELL COLEMAN” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Justice was published in the Senate section on pages S5775-S5776 on Sept. 18, 2017.
The Department is one of the oldest in the US, focused primarily on law enforcement and the federal prison system. Downsizing the Federal Government, a project aimed at lowering taxes and boosting federal efficiency, detailed wasteful expenses such as $16 muffins at conferences and board meetings.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
CONFIRMATION OF RUSSELL COLEMAN
Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, on an entirely different matter, last week, the Senate confirmed a talented and experienced nominee with an impressive career in law enforcement to be the U.S. attorney for the Western District of Kentucky. Russell Coleman is the right person for the job.
After graduating from my alma mater, the University of Kentucky College of Law, Russell entered public service. His wide-ranging experiences at the Department of Justice, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Senate, and in private practice make him particularly qualified for this new role.
As the chief Federal law enforcement officer for the Western District of Kentucky, Russell will use his skills to serve the people of Kentucky and the United States very well. Having served as a special agent with the FBI, Russell understands the particular challenges facing law enforcement. In that role, he regularly collaborated with Federal, State, and local law enforcement officials on a vast array of issues, and he is well respected in the law enforcement community.
For instance, Kentucky continues to struggle with the opioid addiction epidemic that is tearing families and communities apart. Russell stands ready to collaborate with stakeholders and community leaders to combat it. He has earned the support of the Kentucky Narcotics Officers' Association, which looks forward to his leadership on drug enforcement issues.
Russell also worked in my office as legal counsel, helping me serve the people of Kentucky. With good humor and an unmatched determination, he advocated for the issues that were important to my constituents.
The president of the Kentucky Fraternal Order of Police wrote to me in support of Russell's nomination: ``Russell was forever thoughtful, courteous, and a true friend to our membership.''
Now Russell has the opportunity to serve once again.
I congratulate him and look forward to his service to the Commonwealth and to the country.
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