Wayne Allard: “I am pleased to see that these Colorado publications join me in recognizing that Judge Alito is the type of judge that…”

“I am pleased to see that these Colorado publications join me in recognizing that Judge Alito is the type of judge that Coloradans--and all Americans--deserve. In conclusion, Judge Alito is one of the most qualified judicial nominees ever. He is deeply committed to the rule of law, he recognizes the limited role of the judiciary, and he has the judicial temperament fitting of a Supreme Court justice. The Senate debate should reflect that the job of a judge is to review cases impartially, not to advocate issues. Judges should be evaluated on their qualifications, judicial philosophy, and respect for the rule of law. It would be unfortunate and irresponsible for any of my Senate colleagues to continue to politicize the judicial confirmation process. Judge Alito is eminently qualified, and he deserves a swift up-or-down vote. I intend to vote in favor of Judge Samuel Alito's confirmation as the 110th Justice to the United States Supreme Court and I strongly urge my colleagues to do the same. I believe that Judge Alito will not be an activist judge and supports limits on the judiciary. I ask unanimous consent to have printed in the Record a letter from attorney William Banta in which he discusses judicial independence, judicial activism, and judicial usurpation, now referred to by many of us as just judicial activism. There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in the Record as follows: Englewood, CO, September 6, 2005.…”