WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Jerry Moran issued the following press release:

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) released the following statement regarding President Trump's appointment of Jeffrey Kuhlman, Tony Mattivi and Anthony Powell to fill vacancies on the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas:

"I applaud President Trump's appointment of Jeffrey Kuhlman, Tony Mattivi and Anthony Powell, dedicated public servants whom I was pleased to recommend for the United States District Court for the District of Kansas. After a lengthy process where I had the opportunity to meet with many qualified candidates who expressed interest in serving on the bench, these individuals stood out for their deep commitment to serving Kansas and our coun...