Political Quotes

“We all learned growing up that justice delayed is justice denied. We have these openings. Look, I was told very clearly by the chairman of the Judiciary Committee, ``Senator, you have to come in with nominations that will pass by Republicans and Democrats. You need to bring forward nominees who are supported by Republicans and Democrats.'' Mr. President, I have done just that. I think Senator Leahy has outlined this magnificently--I have never seen a nominee with such bipartisan support as this woman. This is what is so extraordinary about the kind of treatment she is receiving: a secret hold that has been placed on her. Mr. President, this is not the way to run the U.S. Senate. Let's allow this woman's name to be placed on the floor and then those who have any objection can express their objections and vote no. But I am so confident that the vast majority of our colleagues will vote for Margaret Morrow. I say that not only because of her extraordinary bipartisan support, but because of her incredible qualifications. I say to my friend from Vermont how much I appreciate his leadership on this. Sometimes we forget these nominees have private lives. This is a woman who is a law partner in a law firm making preparations for a new career. She is a 45-year-old wife and mother. She has a very loving family. They are very proud of her.”