On Thursday morning, Governor Bentley announced that current Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange will replace Jeff Sessions in the United States Senate.
Alabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan issued the following statement regarding Governor Bentley’s decision:
“The Alabama Republican Party looks forward to working with our state’s new incoming United States Senator, Luther Strange. General Strange has done a tremendous job serving Alabama as our attorney general. General Strange has a strong record of standing on conservative principles as well as enforcing the laws of our state. We have no doubt he will continue his service to Alabama and our nation with the highest integrity.”
“It is an exciting time for our country as we have a strong Republican Congress that will work with our new president to Make America Great Again. General Strange will be in good company with Senator Shelby as they represent our state.”
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