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Nomination of James Comey

Date: Nov. 17, 2003
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Judicial Branch

CONGRESSIONAL RECORD
SENATE
PAGE S14961
Nov. 17, 2003

Nomination of James Comey

Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I rise today to state that I object to proceeding to the consideration of executive nominee James Comey to be Deputy Attorney General at the Justice Department.

I have placed a hold on this person because I have been unable to resolve outstanding issues with the Justice Department. I have been working with the Justice Department to get a satisfactory promise to ensure there are no reprisals against certain Justice Department employees in connection with testimony before the Senate Finance Committee. Although I support Mr. Comey's nomination, I intend to reserve my right to object to the Senate proceeding with this nominee of this legislation at this time.

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