Political Quotes

“Mr. President, consideration of judicial nominees is among the most important duties of the Senate. I am pleased that four, well- qualified nominees to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan will now be before the Senate, and I urge my colleagues to confirm them. Each of them has demonstrated a commitment to impartial justice and a thorough knowledge of the law. Each was recommended by an independent screening committee that Senator Stabenow and I have formed. It is broadly based and chaired by one of Michigan's truly outstanding lawyers, Eugene Driker. Each of the nominees has a distinguished background. Matthew Leitman served as a clerk to Justice Charles Levin on the Michigan Supreme Court and has extensive experience in private practice, focusing on complex commercial litigation, criminal defense, and appellate litigation. He has argued before State and Federal trial courts, as well as numerous appeals before State and Federal appellate courts, and has written a number of influential journal articles on important aspects of State and Federal law such as immigration and fraud enforcement. He has on many occasions been recognized by his peers as one of the most effective and knowledgeable litigators in our State. He is also dedicated to public service. He has been a pro bono honoree for the Eastern District of Michigan every year since 2008. Judith Ellen Levy worked in private practice and as a trial attorney for the U.S.…”