U.S. Senator Susan Collins' Statement on President-Elect Trump's Nomination for Attorney General

Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins released the following statement regarding President-elect Donald Trump's intention to nominate Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) for United States Attorney General:

"Senator Jeff Sessions and I came to the Senate the same year, so I have known him for nearly 20 years. He is an individual who works hard, believes in public service, and acts with integrity. As a former U.S. Attorney and former Alabama Attorney General, Senator Sessions is well qualified and would serve our country well as United States Attorney General."