Johnny Isakson: “I rise in favor of the confirmation of the nomination of Mr. Timothy Batten, the U.S. district court for the Northern…”

“I rise in favor of the confirmation of the nomination of Mr. Timothy Batten, the U.S. district court for the Northern District of Georgia. In doing so, I give sincere thanks to our selection committee and review committee in Georgia which interviewed all the potential candidates for this judgeship. My three appointees: Jimmy Franklin, Dr. Ron Carlson, and Mr. Ingram, have done a wonderful job in donating countless thousands of hours to see to it that the very best nominees were sent forward to the White House. I extend my thanks to them. I extend my thanks to all those who submitted their names, and, in particular, Mr. Tim Batten, who has been selected by the President of the United States for this judgeship. Over the last few years in terms of the judiciary confirmation process, offering oneself for a Federal judgeship in this country is not a walk in the park. It is not a picnic. We are very fortunate in this country to have men and women of the caliber and the standing of Tim Batten who are willing to make the sacrifices for public service and offer themselves to serve this country. Tim and his beautiful wife Elizabeth and their six children are truly an American success story. With his confirmation and the vote by this Senate tonight, we will be adding to the U.S. district court a competent, dedicated individual, dedicated to the rule of law, the principles of this country, and the Constitution of the United States of America.…”