Dick Lugar: “I rise once again to commend this remarkable jurist. Judge William Lee and Judge James Moody informed me of their…”

“I rise once again to commend this remarkable jurist. Judge William Lee and Judge James Moody informed me of their decisions to assume senior status after distinguished careers of public service. Both of these individuals are remarkable leaders on the Federal bench, and I applaud their leadership to Indiana and to the legal profession. Immediately upon hearing of these decisions, I notified the White House and was asked by the President to help find the most qualified candidates to fill these two important positions in Hammond and Fort Wayne. I took this role very seriously and selected the candidates who would best serve the Northern District of Indiana. After sharing my selections with my friend and colleague Senator Evan Bayh, I submitted the names and applications of three outstanding candidates to the White House for their consideration. The President recently selected Assistant United States Attorney Philip Simon and United States Magistrate Theresa Springmann. Philip Simon has a remarkable record as an Assistant United States Attorney.”