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McCollum Thanks Attorney General Eric Holder for his Leadership

September 25, 2014

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced his resignation, following nearly six years leading the Department of Justice. In response, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (DFL-MN-04) issued the following statement:

“Attorney General Eric Holder has been an outstanding leader and provided extraordinary service to his country,” said Congresswoman McCollum. “Despite relentless partisan opposition, Attorney General Holder has led the fight to advance civil rights, to protect voting rights, and to extend greater equality for LGBT citizens. He has pursued meaningful criminal justice reforms, put a focus on protecting women from violence, and kept our country safe from terrorism. I have tremendous respect and admiration for Mr. Holder’s outstanding record of leadership.”

Congresswoman Betty McCollum serves on the House Appropriations Committee.

She is Democratic Co-Chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus.