CONGRESSWOMAN FUDGE PENS LETTER REGARDING DELAYED CONFIRMATION OF AG NOMINEE LORETTA LYNCH

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (OH-11) sent a letter to her Senate colleagues expressing disappointment with the delayed confirmation of U.S. Attorney General nominee, Loretta Lynch.

The letter was addressed to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA), with copies to Ranking Member Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), and Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV).

"Ms. Lynch is eminently qualified and highly regarded as an accomplished prosecutor with a strong commitment to protect the rights of citizens and seek justice for all," the letter read. "It is my firm belief her confirmation is being delayed not because of her qualifications or lack thereof; rather, she is being penalized by the Majority party for President Barack Obama’s immigration policies and a general disdain for Attorney General Holder.  It is a stain on the U.S. Senate and is nothing more than political gamesmanship."

To read the full letter, click here.