PAI Urges Close Senate Consideration in Sauerbrey Hearing

Washington, DC - October 24, 2005

On the eve of Ellen Sauerbrey’s confirmation hearing, PAI reiterates its appeal to the Senate to conduct a strict and thorough evaluation of the president’s nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for Population, Refugees and Migration.

Recent editorials echo PAI’s position that the Senate has a critical obligation to scrutinize Sauerbrey’s qualifications tomorrow, ensuring that credentials – not politics – determine if she is the best candidate for this high-level position.

• Friends of Bush
  The Baltimore Sun* – Oct. 24, 2005
  
  
• State Department Vacancy: Another worrisome pick
  Philadelphia Inquirer* – Oct. 24, 2005
  
  
• Cronies: Another bad choice
  Charleston Gazette (WV) – Oct. 20, 2005
  
  
• Cronyism
  South Florida Sun-Sentinel* – Oct. 15, 2005
  
  
• Inexpert Selection
  New York Times* – Oct. 11, 2005

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