Political Quotes

“I want to first thank the managers of this complex and comprehensive legislation for their courtesy and cooperation in accepting my amendment, which will assist Congress in accurately determining how and where to meet the judgeship needs of the Nation's bankruptcy courts. Under current law, Mr. President, the Judicial Conference of the United States is required to conduct what is called a biennial survey every 2 years to determine the continuing need for bankruptcy judges in every judicial district in America. The data collected forms the basis of recommendations that the statute requires the Conference to make to Congress as to how many judges are needed, and where they should preside. Congress is not bound to follow the Conference's advice. The Conference's suggestions are intended, however, to keep judicial caseloads--and, therefore, bankruptcy processing times--at or near an acceptable level set by the Conference. This is no easy task, Mr. President, and I commend the Conference for the efforts that it has made in the past to expedite bankruptcy cases for both debtors and creditors. Such speed serves all who come into contact with the court system and is a stabilizing force in our economy at large.”