Political Quotes

“today, the Senate will continue its vital work of confirming highly qualified judicial nominees to the Federal bench. We will vote on an outstanding district court nominee: Gregory Williams to the District of Delaware. Mr. Williams is currently a partner at the firm Fox Rothschild LLP, where he has an extensive trial practice that focuses on intellectual property and other matters. Mr. Williams joined the firm immediately after law school, rising through the ranks to become the first African- American equity partner in the firm's history. In addition to his work in private practice, Mr. Williams has dedicated countless hours to serving the Delaware legal and judicial communities. He has worked as a Special Master in complex civil cases for the District of Delaware; as president of the Delaware State Bar Association; and as chair of the State's judicial nominating commission. A graduate of Millersville University of Pennsylvania and Villanova University School of Law, Mr. Williams received a unanimous ``well qualified'' rating from the American Bar Association and has the strong support of Delaware's Senators, Mr. Carper and Mr. Coons. With his depth of experience and impeccable credentials, Mr. Williams will serve Delaware with distinction. I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this outstanding nominees. I yield the floor.”