On the recordApril 4, 2017
Mr. President, I thank the Senator for yielding. Mr. President, deciding whether to confirm a President's nominee for the highest Court in the land is a responsibility I take very seriously. Over the past few weeks, I have met with Judge Gorsuch, listened to the Judiciary Committee's hearings, and reviewed his record with an open mind. I have real concerns with his thinking on protecting the right to vote and allowing unlimited money in political campaigns. In addition, I am concerned that the judge will not protect the rights of the everyday average citizen when they come up against large corporate interests. Judge Gorsuch has consistently sided with corporations over employees, as in the case of a freezing truck driver who, contrary to common sense, Judge Gorsuch would have allowed to be fired for abandoning his disabled rig during extreme weather conditions. I will vote no on the motion to invoke cloture and, if that succeeds, I will vote no on his confirmation. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Maryland.
