Senator Collins Introduces Nancy Torresen to Senate Judiciary Committee

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U.S. Senator Susan Collins today introduced Nancy Torresen, nominee to become the next U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Maine, during a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Senator Collins supports the nomination of Ms. Torresen, who currently serves as an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Maine.

"Nancy Torresen is eminently qualified to be confirmed as U.S. District Judge for Maine," Senator Collins said. "She has led an exemplary career of public service culminating in her current position as Assistant U.S. Attorney. She is well respected in the legal community and was rated 'unanimously well-qualified' by the American Bar Association.

"In conversations with Judge Torresen, I became convinced of her dedication and passion for the law. She has remarked that she is proudest of her criminal prosecution efforts because of the urgent need to protect the public from violent criminals and her desire not to let down the victims of violent crime.

"I would also like to note that Judge Torresen, if confirmed, would be the first woman to serve as District Judge for Maine. Maine has a history of superb federal judges, and I believe that Judge Torresen will continue that tradition if confirmed," Senator Collins concluded.

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