Washington, D.C.—Nevada Senator Harry Reid released the following statement on counselor and senior policy advisor Mark Wetjen’s nomination by President Obama to be commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission:

“Mark Wetjen’s successful career as a lawyer in Nevada coupled with his enormous intellect would have allowed him to do anything and go anywhere. Yet Mark chooses a life of public service time and again, and his nearly seven years working in my office have left a mark not only on the state of Nevada, but on our country as well.  He is a true phenomenon whose profound understanding of the complexities of how the market affects consumers, taxpayers and homeowners will benefit our nation tremendously. While I am sorry that he will be leaving my staff, I am confident that his dedication, talent and drive will be an asset to the Commission.  I look forward to his swift confirmation.”