Daniel Inouye: “I am pleased and hnored to speak in support of J. Michael Seabright of Honolulu, Hawaii, who has been nominated by the…”

“I am pleased and hnored to speak in support of J. Michael Seabright of Honolulu, Hawaii, who has been nominated by the President to serve as a Federal district court judge for the District of Hawaii. Mr. Seabright graduated magna cum laude from his undergraduate alma mater of Tulane University, before going on to attend The National Law Center at George Washington University, where he received his juris doctor and graduated with high honors as a member of the Order of the Coif. At George Washington, he further distinguished himself by serving as the editor of the George Washington Journal of International Law & Economics. I have had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Seabright since he arrived in Hawaii 20 years ago, having watched him as he successfully became a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association, and became involved in our community. Now Mr. Seabright stands out as a leader in the legal side of law enforcement, where he developed the District of Hawaii plan for implementing ``Operation Triggerlock-Hawaii,'' a Federal-local effort aimed at the prosecution of violent armed career criminals in Federal court. His broad experience in prosecution, from violent crimes to government corruption, have provided him a balanced perspective of the criminal justice system that will continue to serve him well as he prepares for this most recent development in his career of public service. Mr.…”