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Nomination of Seth Robert Aframe

Mr. DURBIN. Madam President, today, the Senate will vote to confirm
Seth Aframe to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Mr.
Aframe has deep ties to the First Circuit. Born in Boston, he received
his B.A., summa cum laude, from Tufts University and his J.D., magna
cum laude, from Georgetown University Law Center before clerking for
Justice Judith A. Cowin on the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. He
then entered private practice in Boston, where he worked at a large
firm and primarily practiced employment law. In 2003, he moved to New
Hampshire, where he clerked for Judge Jeffrey R. Howard on the U.S.
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit in Concord.
In 2007, Mr. Aframe joined the civil division of the U.S. Attorney's
Office for the District of New Hampshire as an assistant U.S. attorney.
In 2010, he was appointed to serve as the appellate chief within the
criminal division, and he was promoted to chief of the criminal
division in 2023. Mr. Aframe has tried 19 cases to verdict, including
18 jury trials; and he has argued approximately 100 cases in the U.S.
Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. In addition to his work as a
litigator, Mr. Aframe also serves as the District of New Hampshire's
elections officer and civil rights coordinator, and he represents the
U.S. attorney on the District of New Hampshire's alternative drug
court.
Mr. Aframe is strongly supported by both of his home State Senators--
Mrs. Shaheen and Ms. Hassan--and the American Bar Association
unanimously rated him as ``well qualified'' to serve on the First
Circuit. His significant litigation background and extensive experience
in Federal court ensure that he will be a valuable addition to the
First Circuit.
In a letter supporting Mr. Aframe's nomination, a bipartisan group of
former U.S. attorneys for the District of New Hampshire wrote that,
``[t]o our minds, there is no one better-suited or better qualified to
join the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.'' I am
of the same mind. I am proud to support this nominee, and I urge my
colleagues to join me.
Mrs. SHAHEEN. Madam President, I come to the floor today in support
of Seth Aframe's nomination to the First Circuit Court of Appeals.
Without a doubt, the depth of Mr. Aframe's legal expertise and his
extensive experience at the U.S. Attorney's Office make him eminently
qualified to serve on the First Circuit. The American Bar Association
agrees. They gave Mr. Aframe a unanimous rating of ``well qualified.''

But I think what might be most impressive about Mr. Aframe is his
overwhelming dedication to serving his community. In fact, one of Mr.
Aframe's earliest formative experiences as an aspiring public servant
was when he served as a Senate page on this very floor. As we hope all
pages will do when their time in the Senate comes to an end, Mr. Aframe
carried a passion for public service with him, and it informed his
professional trajectory.
After graduating from college, Mr. Aframe decided to pursue a law
career, going on to attend Georgetown University Law Center. From
Georgetown, he spent 3 years in private practice, developing his skills
in complex civil litigation before moving to New Hampshire, where he
clerked for Judge Jeffrey Howard on the First Circuit. From there, he
went on to join the U.S. Attorney's Office in Concord. He has served as
Chief of both the Criminal Division and the Appellate Section of the
U.S. Attorney's Office. During his tenure, Mr. Aframe has tried 20
cases in Federal district court and has argued more than 100 appeals
before the First Circuit, giving Mr. Aframe more appellate experience
than almost any attorney in New Hampshire.
Still, in his limited free time, Mr. Aframe has made it a priority to
give back to the next generation of legal minds.
Outside of the courtroom, he is an adjunct professor at the
University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law, where he
teaches First Amendment law. He is also a frequent and popular
volunteer at Civics 603!, which is a nonprofit that provides civics
education to New Hampshire students, ranging from elementary to high
school.
Beyond the classroom, Mr. Aframe has continued to take on numerous
leadership positions, including as the U.S. Attorney's Office
representative to New Hampshire's LASER Program, which allows low- and
mid-level drug defendants to participate in a yearlong recovery program
that centers on rehabilitation and productive reintegration into
society.
Mr. Aframe's commitment to his community and to sharing the wealth of
his legal experience to better the lives of others is truly
commendable. I am confident that Mr. Aframe will carry his sentiment
with him to the First Circuit and will continue to make the Granite
State proud.
Before I close, though, I want to address some of the misinformation
that has been circulated in an attempt to portray Mr. Aframe--a 17-year
Federal prosecutor--as soft on crime. There have been distortions of
Mr. Aframe's record in two specific cases, and I want to talk about
those now. Notably, in both of those cases, the court handed down a
shorter sentence than what was requested by Mr. Aframe.
In one of the cases, the government didn't seek a life sentence
because doing so would have required the young victim to appear at a
sentencing hearing. After consulting with the victim's family, the
government concluded that to call the victim would have likely imposed
unwarranted additional trauma. As a result, Mr. Aframe requested a 405-
month sentence. The court ultimately sentenced the defendant to 384
months. To allege that Mr. Aframe is soft on crime because of his
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abide by the wishes of a victim's family is not only deeply misguided,
but it also sets a dangerous precedent.
In the second case, as Mr. Aframe has noted, the government requested
a sentence of 60 years. The court, in deciding the government's request
was too harsh, issued a sentence of 50 years--10 fewer than Mr. Aframe
had requested. Unfortunately, the allegations against Mr. Aframe are
not only inaccurate and unfair, but they are based on partisan
opposition to any judge that is nominated by this President. Those of
us who know Mr. Aframe and his record know he has been a dedicated
prosecutor and that he will be a fair jurist.
Once again, let me emphasize that I am grateful that the State of New
Hampshire has had a career prosecutor like Mr. Aframe, who has so
diligently fought for justice on behalf of the victims of horrific
crimes, and it has become abundantly clear that all who work with him
feel the same way.
In a joint letter, all four former U.S. attorneys whom Mr. Aframe has
served under and who were appointed by both Republican and Democratic
Presidents said:

Each of us regards Mr. Aframe as a distinguished and
persuasive appellate advocate who has successfully
represented the government and earned a well-deserved
reputation for excellence. His knowledge of the law is
extensive. His writing is pristine and persuasive. We doubt
there is any practicing attorney who has briefed and argued
more cases before the First Circuit.

Mr. Aframe's praise doesn't come just from prosecutors. A group of
defense attorneys whom he litigated against many times has also lauded
his nomination, stating:

[W]e believe Seth has a perfect judicial temperament. . . .
In what is often a difficult role as a prosecutor, he
epitomizes open-mindedness, courtesy, patience, freedom from
bias, and commitment to equal justice under the law.

To name a few others, Mr. Aframe has received letters of support from
the former president of the New Hampshire Association of Criminal
Defense Lawyers, from New Hampshire law enforcement officials, and from
past presidents of the New Hampshire Bar, and I have some of these
letters of support here.
Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that these letters be
printed in the Record.
There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in
the Record, as follows:

October 23, 2023.
Re Seth Robert Aframe, Nominee for the U.S. Court of Appeals
for the First Circuit.

Hon. Richard J. Durbin,
Chair, Committee on the Judiciary,
U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
Hon. Lindsey O. Graham,
Ranking Member, Committee on the Judiciary,
U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
Dear Chairman Durbin and Ranking Member Graham: As former
United States Attorneys for the District of New Hampshire, it
is our honor to enthusiastically support the confirmation of
our former colleague, Assistant United States Attorney Seth
Robert Aframe, to the United States Court of Appeals for the
First Circuit.
As prosecutors, we have abiding faith in the rule of law
and, as long-time practitioners before courts in the First
Circuit, we understand the vital role of the First Circuit
Court of Appeals in deciding appeals affecting every aspect
of American life. We have unwavering confidence in Mr.
Aframe's qualifications to join the distinguished First
Circuit bench by reason of his deep appellate and trial
experience, and his scholarship, legal acumen and compassion.
Attorney Thomas Colantuono hired Mr. Aframe as an Assistant
U.S. Attorney following his tenure as a law clerk to the
Honorable Judith A. Cowan, Associate Justice, Massachusetts
Supreme Judicial Court, and to the Honorable Jeffrey R.
Howard, Circuit Judge, United States Court of Appeals for the
First Circuit. At the time, Mr. Aframe impressed Mr.
Colantuono as a bright, able and articulate attorney who
would meet the Office's highest standards of excellence and
be a strong asset to the complement of Assistant United
States Attorneys.
During his long tenure in the Office, Mr. Aframe has
fulfilled that promise and more: each of us regards Mr.
Aframe as a distinguished and persuasive appellate advocate
who has successfully represented the government and earned a
well-deserved reputation for excellence. His knowledge of the
law is extensive. His writing is pristine and persuasive. We
doubt that there is any practicing attorney who has briefed
and argued more cases before the First Circuit, or who has an
equal reputation for outstanding scholarship, candor toward
the tribunal and fidelity to the rule of law. Indeed, none of
us was ever more proud than we were to see the Office's name,
and ours, inscribed on the cover of a brief authored by Mr.
Aframe, or a decision rendered by the Court thereafter.
While Mr. Aframe readily grasps and articulates the most
sophisticated legal concepts, as United States Attorneys, we
also valued his pragmatism, candor and generosity. He has
traveled easily in the rarified environment of appellate
advocacy, but has also diligently earned the trust of juries
and of victims of some of the most heinous crimes imaginable.
He has frequently volunteered as trial counsel in complex
cases, served his colleagues as a trusted advisor, and taken
a leadership role in numerous initiatives, including the
LASER program, the District Court's drug court. In
recognition of this, and of his considerable talents, he now
serves as the Criminal Bureau Chief at the USAO-DNH.
Mr. Aframe is a person of the highest integrity who will
consistently demonstrate patience, courtesy, empathy and
equanimity as a member of the Court. He will serve the cause
of justice and decide all cases before him according to the
rule of law, and without fear or favor. To our minds, there
is no one better-suited or better qualified to join the
United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, and we
urge the Committee on the Judiciary to unanimously confirm
his nomination.
Sincerely,
Thomas P. Colantuono, Esq.,
USA-DNH 2001-2009.
John P. Kacavas, Esq.,
USA-DNH 2009-2015.
Emily Gray Rice, Esq.,
USA-DNH 2016-2017.
Scott W. Murray, Esq.,
USA-DNH 2018-2021.
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October 20, 2023.
Hon. Richard Durbin,
Chair, Committee on the Judiciary,
U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
Hon. Lindsey Graham,
Ranking Member, Committee on the Judiciary,
U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
Dear Chair Durbin and Ranking Member Graham: We, the
undersigned law enforcement officers, submit this letter in
support of the nomination of Seth Aframe to the distinguished
position of Circuit Judge for the United States Court of
Appeals for the First Circuit. Each of us have forged strong
working relationships with Seth in his current position as an
Assistant United States Attorney for the District of New
Hampshire.
As case agents and task force officers of multiple federal
investigations, ranging from a single individual to multi-
defendant, complex conspiracies, each of us has worked
closely with Seth and experienced his expertise in all areas
of criminal prosecution. From drafting search warrants and
Title III applications to interviewing cooperating witnesses
to negotiating with defendants and their counsel, Seth played
an integral role in the planning and execution of legal
strategy for each investigation. Through his leadership and
guidance, each member of the prosecution team grew their
investigative abilities, all culminating in many successful
prosecutions.
Seth's magnetic personality fosters his ability to
coordinate and collaborate with multiple law enforcement
agencies from federal, state, county and local entities.
Seth's dedication and willingness to work all hours of the
day, including holidays and weekends, is a testament to his
commitment to his peers and his community. Without
reservation, we believe Seth will bring that same passion and
work ethic to his duties on the Court.
We have observed, firsthand, Seth's professionalism and
unmatched abilities as a federal prosecutor. His honesty,
straightforward demeanor and overall compassion for people
have distinguished him in that role. Those qualities and his
commitment to be firm, but always fair, will undoubtedly
prepare him for his new role. We, the undersigned law
enforcement officers, unequivocally support Seth's nomination
to the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.
Very Respectfully,
Christopher Gosselin, Detective, York Police Department;
Task Force Officer, U.S. Drug Enforcement
Administration; Steven Hamel, Detective (Retired),
Kittery Police Department, Detective, Berwick Police
Department, Task Force Officer, U.S. Drug Enforcement
Administration; Robert Lukacz, Detective, Portsmouth
Police Department, Task Force Officer, U.S. Drug
Enforcement Administration; Michael McGee, Detective,
Manchester Police Department, Task Force Officer, U.S.
Federal Bureau of Investigation; Pat Broderick,
Lieutenant, Hudson Police Department, Former Task Force
Officer, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration;
Christopher Day, Detective (Retired), Manchester Police
Department, Former Task Force Officer, U.S. Drug
Enforcement Administration; Joseph DeWitt, Sergeant,
Nashua Police Department, Former Task Force Officer,
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration; Juan Infante,
Detective Sergeant, New Hampshire State Police, Former
Task Force Officer, U.S. Drug Enforcement
Administration; Michael Molloy, Lieutenant,
Hillsborough County Sheriff, Former Task Force Officer,
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration; Kevin Rutina,
Trooper First

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Class (Retired), New Hampshire State Police, Deputy,
Strafford County Sheriff, Former Task Force Officer,
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.
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October 20, 2023.
Re Nomination of Assistant United States Attorney Seth Aframe
to the United States Court of Appeals for the First
Circuit.

Committee on the Judiciary,
U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
Dear Senators: We are former Presidents of the New
Hampshire Bar Association writing to you as individuals and
as New Hampshire attorneys to endorse the nomination of
Assistant United States Attorney Seth Aframe, of the United
States Attorney's Office in New Hampshire, to serve as a
judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the First
Circuit.
Attorney Aframe has been an Assistant United States
Attorney since 2007. He has tried many cases in federal
district court as a prosecutor, and he has litigated more
than 100 appeals at the United States Court of Appeals for
the First Circuit. He was appointed Chief of the Criminal
Division of the United States Attorney's Office in New
Hampshire in 2023. He is also the Appellate Chief for that
office. In addition to his extensive work on criminal cases,
Attorney Aframe worked in the Civil Division, handling
defense and asset-forfeiture cases.
As members of the New Hampshire Bar, we know Attorney
Aframe either personally or by his excellent reputation. He
is highly regarded for his commitment to justice, his
character and integrity, and his intellect. Attorney Aframe
is a skilled prosecutor, but he is also one who pays careful
attention to the goals of justice and fairness for all
involved. The citizens of this country would be well-served
to have him as a judge on the Court of Appeals.
By our authorized ``signature'' below, we endorse Attorney
Seth Aframe's nomination and hope that he will be confirmed
by your committee.
Thank you,
Jonathan M. Eck, 2022-23; David W. McGrath, 2018-19;
Scott H. Harris, 2017-18; Lawrence A. Vogelman, 2012-
13; Jennifer L. Parent, 2011-12; Ellen L. Arnold, 2008-
09; Eleanor Wm. Dahar, 2007-08; Russell F. Hilliard,
2003-04; George R. Moore, 1999-2000; Randall F. Cooper,
1998-99; Patrick T. Hayes, 1997-98; Bruce W. Felmly,
1995-96; Jack P. Crisp, Jr., 1994-95; Philip R.
Waystack, 1987-88; Walter L. Mitchell, 1984-85.
____

October 23, 2023.
Re Nomination of Seth Robert Aframe to the First Circuit
Court of Appeals.

Hon. Richard J. Durbin,
Chair, Committee on the Judiciary,
U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
Hon. Lindsey Graham,
Ranking Member, Committee on the Judiciary,
U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
Dear Chairman Durbin and Ranking Member Graham: I am
writing as a representative of a group of New Hampshire
criminal defense lawyers who represent the bulk of the
federal criminal defendants in this jurisdiction. Please note
we write in our individual capacities and not on behalf of
any law firm or organization with which we may be affiliated.
We offer the highest possible recommendation for Seth Aframe
to become a member of the United States Court of Appeals for
the First Circuit.
I have been a criminal defense lawyer for almost 20 years,
and prior to that I was a state and federal prosecutor. I
have previously served as president of the New Hampshire
Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. The group of
signatories to this letter have many decades of combined
experience representing hundreds of criminal defendants in
the federal court here in New Hampshire. We have all come to
know Seth in one form or another, many of us coming to know
him quite well. Quite simply, he will be an excellent
appellate judge.
As defense attorneys in federal court, we have all had
difficult cases and clients that make our jobs sometimes
especially challenging. They sometimes face years and decades
in prison. Due to his abilities, Seth is often assigned the
most challenging--factually and/or legally--cases that the
United States Attorney's Office handles here. In each case in
which Seth has represented the United States, he has
demonstrated to his surpassing intellect, professionalism,
and integrity. He is a difficult adversary when he needs to
be, but he is never unfair. He takes the idea of prosecutor's
role to seek justice very seriously, and he embodies that
throughout his prosecutorial practice. Through handling
difficult cases, and this being a very small federal bar,
many of us have come to know Seth personally. I consider him
a friend at this point, and I have been glad for him (and the
USAO) to see him rise in the ranks in that office over the
years. He is an exemplary member of the federal bar.
Seth demonstrates the highest professional competence in
his practice. In addition to handling many, if not all, of
the truly intricate legal matters that make their way through
the criminal division of his office, he also oversaw the
Court's drug court program for many years. His writing
ability is unparalleled, as are his analytical abilities. Due
to his abilities, Seth handles most, if not all, of the
appellate matters that come through his office, as well. He
always understands the core issues quickly, frames them
succinctly, and addresses them in such an analytical manner
that it makes it quite easy for the court to understand the
central legal issues. His knowledge of federal criminal law,
both substantive and procedural seems to be limitless.
As well, Seth has demonstrated the highest and most
unwavering integrity during the time that we have known him.
He has always--whether it be in an individual case,
representing the government in drug court, or advocating for
certain policy positions in the office, demonstrated that his
sole focus was justice and fairness in a system that is often
dictated by factors and players outside the courtroom.
Finally, we believe Seth has a perfect judicial
temperament. He shows compassion to victims, witnesses, those
he prosecutes, and those with whom he interacts in any other
respect in a case. He is and has always been open-minded, but
he is quite decisive. In what is often a difficult role as a
prosecutor, he epitomizes open-mindedness, courtesy,
patience, freedom from bias, and commitment to equal justice
under the law.
Seth is what any good lawyer would want in an appellate
judge. He is smart, he works hard, he has a large mind, and
seeks to do the right thing under the law. I hope that he is
approved without reservation. It would serve all who appear
before him.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. I am happy to
discuss this matter further with you at any time.
Sincerely,
Charles J. Keefe, Esq.; Donald Kennedy, Esq.; Robin
Melone, Esq.; Adam Bernstein, Esq.; William Christie,
Esq.; Michael Iacopino, Esq.; Jeffrey Odland, Esq.;
Eric Wolpin, Esq.; Theodore Lothstein, Esq.; Michael
Connolly, Esq.; Jeffrey Levin, Esq.; David Vicinanzo,
Esq.; Matthew Vicinanzo, Esq.; Steven Gordon, Esq.;
John Newman, Esq.; Robert Carey, Esq.; Daniel Deane,
Esq.; Mark Knights, Esq.; Brian Quirk, Esq.; Mark
Sisti, Esq.
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October 12, 2023.
Re Nomination of Seth Robert Aframe to the First Circuit
Court of Appeals.

Hon. Richard J. Durbin,
Chair, Committee on the Judiciary,
U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
Hon. Lindsey Graham,
Ranking Member, Committee on the Judiciary,
U.S. Senate, Washington, DC.
Dear Chairman Durbin and Ranking Member Graham: I write to
enthusiastically support the nomination of Seth Aframe to the
United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. I have
been a criminal defense lawyer for over 40 years and have
served as past President of the New Hampshire Association of
Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Board Chair of the New
Hampshire Public Defender Program. I have represented many
people in our federal court and have come to know Attorney
Aframe extremely well. He possesses all of the attributes
that an appellate judge should have.
Attorney Aframe certainly has the intellectual capacity to
excel as an appellate judge. He has been the member of the
United States Attorney's Office most often called upon to
handle its appellate work as well as the office's most
complicated cases. His writing is clear and persuasive, and
his legal analysis is first rate.
What sets Attorney Aframe apart and makes him such a
wonderful choice for this role is his judgment as well as his
capacity for empathy and compassion. I have observed him deal
with defendants, victims, witnesses, law enforcement and all
stakeholders in the criminal justice system. He treats
everyone with the respect that they deserve in our judicial
system. He is a man of great integrity, and I have come to
completely trust him. We have had difficult cases together,
but he keenly understands that his role is to do justice, and
he has the ability to be open-minded, listen, and consider
what is fair in a particular situation.
I have spoken with numerous fellow criminal defense lawyers
about this nomination. The widespread sentiment is strong
support for his confirmation, with the uniform comment that
he will be missed as a force for justice and fairness in the
United States Attorney's Office. It is not that he is viewed
as a soft or lenient prosecutor, but we know him as a good
and empathetic person who is committed to the cause of
justice. I am confident that he will be a highly competent
and deeply compassionate judge who will be an asset to the
Court.
Sincerely yours,
Cathy J. Green.

Mrs. SHAHEEN. Seth Aframe is uniquely positioned to serve on the
Federal bench, and I know that his unwavering integrity and deep
appellate experience will make him an exceptional addition to the First
Circuit.
I was pleased with the cloture vote last Thursday, and I urge my
colleagues to support his nomination.
With that, I yield the floor.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from New Hampshire.
Ms. HASSAN. Madam President, I rise today to add my voice to that of
my colleague's, Senator Shaheen, in supporting the confirmation of Seth
Aframe of Hopkinton, NH, to serve as a judge on the U.S. Court of
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the First Circuit. As you have heard from Senator Shaheen, Mr. Aframe
would be a valuable addition to the First Circuit bench.
Granite Staters know Mr. Aframe as someone who brings thoughtful
judgment and a commitment to fairness to whatever work he is
undertaking. He has demonstrated this unwavering commitment to
fairness, to justice time and again in his work at the U.S. Attorney's
Office, including when he argued cases before the First Circuit.
He exemplified those same values in his work on the LASER Docket,
which is a drug court that helps people struggling with addiction to
get the treatment that they need--an issue that is particularly
important to the people of New Hampshire who have been hit hard by the
fentanyl crisis.
His excellence on the job goes hand in hand with the commitment to
his community. Even in the midst of his demanding legal career, he
continues to find time to give back to his community. He has served
both as a member of his local school board and as president of his
synagogue, Temple Beth Jacob. Mr. Aframe has also been dedicated to
raising up our next generation of advocates and judges. He taught at
the University of New Hampshire's law school for 15 years, where he has
regularly given his time to serve as a judge at student mock trials.
Mr. Aframe's commitment to the law as well as to his community
extends far beyond the confines of his office or work schedule and
reflects the values of someone who understands that the commitment to
equal justice so essential to our democracy must be highlighted and
revered at every level and in every corner of our society.
Throughout the nomination process, members of New Hampshire's legal
community have also voiced their strong support for Mr. Aframe's
confirmation. Four previous U.S. Attorneys for the District of New
Hampshire--appointed by Presidents from both parties--wrote a letter,
stating:

Each of us regards Mr. Aframe as a distinguished and
persuasive appellate advocate who has successfully
represented the government and earned a well-deserved
reputation for excellence.

It is not only Mr. Aframe's fellow prosecutors who have confidence in
his abilities; New Hampshire defense attorneys, including public
defenders, also trust and support Mr. Aframe.
Charles J. Keefe, in a letter on behalf of New Hampshire defense
attorneys, wrote:

In what is often a difficult role as a prosecutor, he
epitomizes open-mindedness, courtesy, patience, freedom from
bias, and commitment to equal justice under the law.

Mr. Aframe also has the backing of many New Hampshire law enforcement
officers, including one letter that highlighted:

We have observed, firsthand, Seth's professionalism and
unmatched abilities as a Federal prosecutor. His honesty,
straightforward demeanor, and overall compassion for people
have distinguished him in that role.

I will add that at Friday's New Hampshire Police Memorial Day
ceremony, there was more than one member of law enforcement who
approached me and said that Seth Aframe is the right person for this
job.
It speaks to Mr. Aframe's capabilities and character that he has
received such enthusiastic support from both sides of the courtroom--
from the legal community and law enforcement alike.
Mr. Aframe receives such widespread support because people from
across our legal system see in him someone who is skilled and
thoughtful in equal measure; who is always looking for more ways to
serve his community and his country; who serves in every role without
fear or favor; who needs to be confirmed so that he can continue his
lifetime of service--next on the First Circuit Court of Appeals.
I yield the floor.

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