Statement from the Department of Energy on Nomination of David Eisner

WASHINGTON— The Department of Energy (DOE) today released the following statement from DOE Chief of Staff Carl Coe on the President’s nomination of David Eisner to serve as the Assistant Secretary of International Affairs:

“After careful consideration, David Eisner has made the decision to withdraw his nomination as the Department of Energy’s Assistant Secretary of International Affairs. Eisner is a thoroughly qualified nominee with decades of experience working at the highest levels of the private and public sector. While we are disappointed that he will not be serving alongside the talented staff in DOE’s Office of International Affairs, we thank him for his service to the U.S. government and wish him the best in all future opportunities.
 

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