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Release Date: 06/14/05 00:00:00
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010
June 14, 2005
The U.S. Senate confirmed Philip J. Perry on June 9 as General Counsel of the Department of Homeland Security. He was officially sworn in by Secretary Michael Chertoff and took office on June 10, 2005. Secretary Michael Chertoff issued the following statement:
“I am pleased to have Phil serve as General Counsel of the Department of Homeland Security. I look forward to his counsel and leadership as we pursue our mission of preserving our freedoms while protecting the nation’s security.”
Mr. Perry most recently served as a Partner with Latham & Watkins, LLP. Previously, he served as General Counsel in the Office of Management and Budget in the Executive Office of the President. Mr. Perry has also served as Acting Associate Attorney General and Principal Deputy Associate Attorney General at the Department of Justice. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Colorado College and his J.D. from Cornell Law School.
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