WASHINGTON, June 12, 2017 — United States Senator Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.) today released the following statement on President Trump’s nomination of Mike Dunavant to serve as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Tennessee:

“I joined Senator Corker in recommending Mr. Dunavant because he is a well-qualified and dedicated prosecutor who will serve West Tennesseans with integrity. I look forward to introducing him to members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and I hope the Senate will quickly consider his nomination.”