WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Patty Murray issued the following press release:
Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA.), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement slamming the Trump Department of Justice for firing Roger Rogoff, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington state, shortly after he was legally appointed by federal judges in the Western District of Washington.
"Roger Rogoff's is eminently qualified-throughout his career, he has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to public service, and he was appointed legally by the federal judges in the Western District of Washington. He should have never been fired, but the President wants to appoint an out-of-touch extremist who will put T...