Political Quotes

“Madam President, I rise in support of David Huitema's nomination to be the Director of the Office of Government Ethics. This Office leads and oversees the executive branch ethics program on behalf of the American people and is at work in over 140 Agencies. At the core of their mission, they work to prevent financial conflicts of interest to help ensure government decisions are made independent of personal financial benefit. By interpreting ethics laws and regulations, supporting and training executive branch ethics officials, and monitoring financial disclosures, the Office of Government Ethics ensures Agencies and their employees comply with important and timely ethics requirements. With his extensive experience in ethics and financial disclosure, Mr. Huitema is uniquely qualified to lead this critical Office. His previous roles at the State Department and in private practice have equipped him with the knowledge and skills needed to uphold the highest standards of public service. Mr. Huitema's legal background also includes advising on internet and international telecommunications issues, Presidential permits for transboundary pipelines, policy toward Cuba, and Foreign Service personnel issues. He joined the Office of the Legal Adviser in 2006, after several years in private practice and a clerkship on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. Mr. Huitema holds a J.D. from Stanford Law School, an M.A. from the University of Texas at Austin, and a B.A.…”