Congressman José E. Serrano

Representing the Sixteenth District of New York

PRESS RELEASE

Serrano Congratulates Reyes on Appointment to Intelligence Committee Chair

The Bronx, NY – December 1, 2006 – Today, Congressman José E. Serrano congratulated Congressman Silvestre Reyes on his appointment to the Chairmanship of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.

“I was happy to learn that my friend and fellow Congressional Hispanic Caucus member Silvestre Reyes has been chosen to lead the House Intelligence Committee in the coming Congress. Silvestre will do an excellent job in making sure that our intelligence agencies are protecting our nation and also our civil liberties.

“I also would like to commend the other candidates for this position; Rep. Jane Harman for the exemplary job she did in this post and my friend Rep. Alcee Hastings for his long record of service and dedication to our nation. In addition, it was an admirable decision on the part of Speaker-Elect Pelosi to again promote diversity of leadership in the Democratic Caucus.”

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Congressman José E. Serrano has represented the Bronx in the House of Representatives since 1990.