Washington, DC – Representative Adam Schiff, a former Assistant U.S. Attorney and author of the House resolution calling for the Attorney General to step down today issued the following statement:
“The Attorney General’s resignation is welcome news. After several years of drift and mismanagement, I hope this is the beginning of a new chapter for the Justice Department. It is time to begin the process of rebuilding the Department's independence, reputation for the impartial administration of the law, and core competence. I look forward to the President's nomination of a person of unquestioned integrity, intellect and capability -- and I hope a swift confirmation process.”