Political Quotes

“Mr. President, Judge Amy Coney Barrett is a wise, experienced, compassionate, and strong woman. This past week, Iowans and all Americans had the chance to see that. No matter the question or the topic, she was calm, cool, and collected. She invoked the rule set by the late Justice Ginsburg in providing no hints, previews, or forecasts as to how she would decide any given case. That is how judges should act, because, as Judge Barrett points out, judges aren't legal pundits; their role is to rule on the law. Certainly, that seemed to frustrate some folks. It is like they wanted that big TV moment to score just one more point on the political scoreboard this election cycle. They weren't focused on understanding Judge Barrett's judicial philosophy and temperament. What has become crystal clear to me throughout this process is that Judge Barrett's academic and professional qualifications are above reproach. As a law professor at Notre Dame, her alma mater, she offered numerous academic articles on the topic of constitutional law. As a Seventh Circuit Court judge, she has authored 79 majority opinions. Of those majority opinions, they have been unanimous 95 percent of the time. Judge Barrett has shown a commitment to the law and Constitution and has an even hand in applying the sacred tenets of our democracy. Like most Iowans, I firmly believe in the role of our Supreme Court. It is the defender of our Constitution.…”