Sen. Cruz Applauds Appointment of Stephen J. Cox as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas

HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement applauding the appointment of Stephen J. Cox as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas.

"I'm very glad to see the Department of Justice appoint my good friend Stephen Cox as the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District. Steve and I have been close friends for two decades. Throughout his career, both in the private and public sector, Steve has gained deep experience that will serve him well in this new role. Steve is a brilliant legal mind, a principled Texan, and has devoted his life to defending the Constitution and the rule of law. I have every confidence he will make an extraordinary U.S. Attorney for the men and women of East Texas."

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