Congressman Fattah Statement on the Resignation of Attorney General Eric Holder
Congressman Chaka Fattah, Senior Democrat on the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and related agencies, which includes the Department of Justice, released the following statement on the announced resignation of Attorney General Eric Holder
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- "The Department of Justice is losing an invaluable leader. In his role as U.S. Attorney General civil rights, Eric Holder has been a true public servant and civil rights champion who has fought to protect the rights of all Americans.
"I thank him for his work in the area of youth mentoring, an area that has always been one of my top priorities. Through his support of innovative mentoring programs at the Justice Department, Attorney General Holder has helped to improve the life chances of millions of young people. In particular, the Department of Justice's National Forum on Youth Violence Prevention has been a great convening tool to bring together the nation's biggest youth mentoring organizations. He has been a champion of youth mentoring and has always worked with me to ensure that this area remained an Administration priority.
"It has been a pleasure to work with Attorney General Holder over the past few years. I commend him on his longstanding dedication to ensuring the proper administration of justice for all Americans."
SOURCE Office of Congressman Chaka Fattah
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