The nominee, David Ogden, does bring an outstanding resume to this position academically: Phi Beta Kappa, University of Pennsylvania, magna cum laude; Harvard Law Review; outstanding professional credentials.
Senator Specter praises David Ogden's academic and professional qualifications for Deputy Attorney General.
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