I have been on this Committee now for 19 years, going on 20, and have sat on the hearings of many Supreme Court Justices.

I want to thank Senator Schumer for his very nice remarks in the beginning of this session.

If the Supreme Court upholds the First Circuit's decision striking down Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, would you faithfully follow the Supreme Court's decision?

Are you committed to following precedent of the Supreme Court and the Third Circuit even though you may disagree with it?

I would continue what I have done for nearly 11 years as a magistrate judge, which is strictly follow the rule of law.

The Federal courts have a special responsibility to make sure that every person is treated fairly under the law, that our disputes are resolved according to the law, and that all our rights are protected.

I have established a bipartisan judicial selection committee in California which reviews nominees for their skill and legal temperament.

I want you to know that is important to me.

The public has a right to expect that when they appear before the court, that the court most importantly is going to possess integrity.

I would now like to ask the senior Senator from the great State of New York, Senator Schumer, to introduce Judge Geraci.

Thanks very much, Senator Schumer, for those words. It is greatly appreciated.

I think that one of the most important things is respect for everyone--the litigants, the attorneys, and everyone who comes before the court.

I have actually for nearly 45 years been involved in the sentencing process, first as district attorney, as a Federal prosecutor, as a defense lawyer, and finally 15 years as a judge.

Precedent is the foundation of the rule of law.

One of the big issues of concern has been the principle of stare decisis, precedent.

Could you please describe the nature of your work in the Pennsylvania Republican Party and Republican political campaigns?

I would like to associate--at least compliment my colleague from Pennsylvania, Mr. Toomey, on what I thought was a very logical presentation and, in my view, enlightening.

Oversight, implementation, modification, and alteration of Dodd-Frank is a very important task for this Congress.