Kirsten Gillibrand Pick Praised By Obama: "Wonderful Choice"

President Obama released a statement praising New York Gov. Paterson's choice of Kirsten Gillibrand to fill the state's vacant Senate seat:

"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.

"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," said President Obama.

See a slideshow of Gillibrand and read more about her voting record, positions and history here.

Comments

[harriscrl3]

No offense but what else is Obama going to say. But I'm sure folks will see this as some kiind of endorsement I just see it as Obama being Obama.

Carol

[strangerinthenight]

I am just learning about her, and I like what she is all about.

[Zaxy]

She had me at "Open gov't that works for the people."

[lovable]

i dont know anything about her but boy she is pretty.