Barbara Boxer: “I personally say to Senators Lott and Daschle an enormous thank you for working out an agreement by which we can vote on…”

“I personally say to Senators Lott and Daschle an enormous thank you for working out an agreement by which we can vote on another extraordinary woman, Margaret Morrow, and make sure that vote will take place before the February break. We have had one or two Senators who put anonymous holds on this nomination. I am happy to say they decided to come out and talk about why they don't feel it is a good nomination, because at least we know who is objecting to Margaret Morrow. Those two Senators and I have spoken. We have written to each other extensively, and they have agreed that it is only fair that there be a vote on Margaret Morrow. She has the support of Senator Hatch. She has the support of many members of the Judiciary Committee on both sides of the aisle. Margaret Morrow will make a great judge. I think it is most unfortunate that she has to wait until February, but I feel that at least we have a commitment for a date certain that we will have a vote, and that will be before the February recess. Again, I thank very much the majority leader, Senator Lott, and the Democratic leader, Senator Daschle, for working with me to make sure that this happens. I think as we wind down, I have something to be very happy about, which is that we are going to have a vote on Margaret Morrow. I know when my colleagues see the strong bipartisan support she has in the State of California and in this U.S. Senate that she will win confirmation. Thank you very much, Mr. President.”