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WASHINGTON— U.S. Sen. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) released the following statement after the Senate voted 58-41 to confirm Dr. Ben Carson to serve as the next Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD):

“Dr. Carson has a compelling personal story of rising from an impoverished background to become an accomplished surgeon.   The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development plays an important role in addressing affordable housing, combatting homelessness, and upholding civil rights and non-discrimination laws. During our meeting in January, I questioned Dr. Carson’s commitment – based on previous public statements – to upholding those fundamental  responsibilities. He assured me that he is a ‘huge fan’ of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 and its subsequent amendments, which prohibit discrimination in housing, and will vigorously enforce laws proscribing redlining.  Based on these promises, I will vote for Dr. Carson’s nomination and will continue to monitor his, and HUD’s, actions closely to ensure that the principles of non-discrimination that Americans hold dear will be maintained.”

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