Seattle police chief gets Senate nod as drug czar

May 7, 2009

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Associated Press (WA)

By Matthew Daly

"The Senate on Thursday approved the nomination of Seattle Police Chief Gil Kerlikowske as the nation's drug czar, signaling a change in U.S. drug policy."

"Kerlikowske, a 36-year law enforcement veteran who has been Seattle's top cop for nine years, has pledged to take a balanced, science-based approach to the job. He also said he will focus on reducing demand for illicit drugs in the United States. ..."

"Sen. Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called Kerlikowske highly qualified and said he was pleased that Kerlikowske 'supports combating drug use and crime with all the tools at our disposal, including enforcement, prevention and treatment.' ..."

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