Published: January 23, 2009

President Obama Comments on Gillibrand Selection for NY Senator

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This afternoon, New York Governor David Paterson announced his selection of Kirsten Gillibrand to fill Secretary Clinton's seat in the United States Senate.

President Obama, praised the choice after the announcement.

The President said,

"Governor Paterson made a wonderful choice in appointing Kirsten Gillibrand to fill Secretary Clinton's seat in the United States Senate. I am confident that she will continue Secretary Clinton's distinguished service to the people of New York and to our country.

Kirsten Gillibrand
During her career, Kirsten has been a strong voice for transparency and reform in government and shares the belief that government should be open, accessible and work for all of our citizens. In Congress and as special counsel for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, she worked to strengthen public and private partnerships to invest in infrastructure and New York's economy.

At this time of great challenge, I know that Kirsten has the integrity, character, and dedication to public service to help us achieve our greatest goals."

There have been recent suggestions that Gillibrand isn't a real Democrat, given that her family is involved in republican lobbying and her New York seat had previously been republican for almost 30 years.

See Also: Kirsten-Gillibrand information.