“Having only arrived in Albany a short time ago, I can say that days like today are why I came here to represent our residents. Today we confirmed the appointment of Barbara Underwood as the state’s new attorney general. Barbara, a non-political and qualified candidate, was selected in an open and transparent process – something this Legislature has lacked for far too long. I am confident that she will be up to the task, and I look forward to the fall when the voters will decide who the new attorney general will be. Today is a victory for all residents of this state.”