Herbert Hoover actually said...

I keenly realize the difficulties of your own personal situation.

It is apparent, therefore, that I have an independent obligation, as President, to nominate men for the federal judiciary who are not subjec...

I send to you and the France-America Society my cordial greetings and good wishes.

The Constitution provides that the President shall first nominate and then, with the advice and consent of the Senate, make the appointment.