New York City Comptroller William C. Thompson, Jr. issued the following statement congratulating Kirsten Gillibrand for her appointment to represent the State of New York in the United States Senate:

“I wish to congratulate Representative Gillibrand for becoming the next Senator from our great state of New York.

During her tenure, Representative Gillibrand has been a very strong voice for her constituents. I look forward to working with our new Senator to fight for New Yorkers needs, including education, health care, and helping the economy to rebound amid these trying economic times.”

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