Rep. Bera applauds Confirmation of Sri Srinivasan to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit

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Earlier today, the Senate confirmed Sri Srinivasan to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. Representative Ami Bera (CA-7) made the following comment:

"I'm thrilled that the Senate confirmed Sri Srinivasan to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals today," said Bera. "He will be an outstanding, fair-minded judge. This is a historic moment for all Indian Americans and Asian Americans, and it's a fitting way to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month this May.

Indian Americans have contributed to this country in many important ways, and we need to see more members of our community involved at all levels of government. I will continue to support aspiring, qualified Indian American leaders."

Srinivasan is currently principal U.S. deputy solicitor general and is a former clerk for Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. He's successfully worked for both Republican and Democratic Administrations and has bipartisan support from the legal community. He will be the first Asian American on the D.C. Circuit and the first Indian American to serve as a federal circuit court judge.

Congressman Ami Bera M.D. represents Sacramento County. Born and raised in California, Bera is a physician and the only Indian American currently serving in Congress. He's fighting to rebuild an economy that works for middle class families and to reduce our country's debt in a responsible way. A proponent for strengthening United States' strategic and trading relationship with India and Asia, Bera is a member of the House Foreign Affairs committee and is working to open Asian markets to California products to create new jobs. He and his wife Janine live in Elk Grove with their daughter Sydra.

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