Tom is unquestionably the right person to take the reins at the Civil Rights Division in this critical moment. He served with great distinction as a trial attorney in the Division, working day to day to enforce the civil rights laws against the most egregious offenders.

Let me be clear: Public safety in tribal communities is a top priority for this Department of Justice.

When Medicare or Medicaid fraud occurs, it costs the American taxpayer real dollars. Every year, billions of dollars are lost to Medicare and Medicaid fraud. It is those wrongdoers who we must stop.