Monday, 18/02/2019 17:41 (GMT+7)
William Barr has been sworn in as the 85th Attorney General of the United States.
Newly-elected Attorney General William Barr
Barr took the oath in the Oval Office with his family, after senators voted 54-45 to confirm him to resume the post he first occupied in the administration of President George H.W. Bush from 1991 to 1993.
Mr. William Barr has become the second person in history to serve twice as Attorney General.
White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders called the confirmation "a major victory for justice and the rule of law."
As the country's chief law enforcement officer, Barr will oversee the remaining work in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference of the 2016 presidential election.
Judiciary Chairman Sen. Lindsey Graham characterized Barr as an "outstanding" pick to head the agency.
“He is a steady hand at a time of turmoil and he will bring much-needed reform to the Department of Justice," Graham said in a statement. "I look forward to working with Mr. Barr on the many issues facing the men and women of the Department of Justice and our nation as a whole."
Mr. William Barr will replace Mr. Jeff Sessions who was dismissed in November last year./.
Compiled by BTA