Washington — The Senate voted Thursday to confirm the nomination of Loretta Lynch to become the attorney general of the United States. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) voted to confirm. He made these remarks about his vote:

“Ms. Lynch has extensive experience both as a private practitioner and as a U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York.  According to all reports and evidence, she has performed her duties in those positions capably and in a professional manner.   Although I share the concerns many of my colleagues have expressed over portions of her testimony during confirmation hearings, elections matter and the president has the right to select members of his cabinet.  As a result, I voted to confirm Ms. Lynch as attorney general.”

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