WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno issued the following press release:

Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) praised Federal Reserve Chair nominee Kevin Warsh for his strong qualifications to lead the Fed and highlighted Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats' previous support of Mr. Warsh.

"'Mr. Chairman, it is clear that Mr. Warsh is tremendously accomplished. He is committed to strong capital standards, effective supervision, and meaningful market discipline. He knows unequivocally that the Fed must be independent, nonideological, and nonpartisan, and for this reason, I am proud to support his nomination.' I wish I had said those words, but those are the words of Senator Chuck Schumer when he voted to confirm you, i...