Political Quotes

“I listened carefully to the statement that was just made by the Republican leader. It is a shame what is about to occur on the Senate floor if he has his way. The President has submitted the name of a nominee to serve on the DC Circuit Court. This is not just another court. Some view it as the second most important court in the land. Some of the most technical and challenging legal cases come before this court. The judges who serve there are called on not just to do routine things but to do extraordinary things on a regular basis. That is why the appointments to this court are so critically needed when it comes to maintaining the integrity of our Federal judiciary. What I heard from the Senate Republican leader was a statement that he would vote against the nomination of Patricia Ann Millett, President Obama's nominee for the vacancy on the court. There are 11 judges authorized for this court. Currently, only eight are serving. There are three vacancies. Ms. Millett is being suggested for the ninth seat out of the 11 that are authorized. I am not going to go back into the history of our exchanges when it comes to the appointment of judges. I can make as compelling a case, if not more compelling, than that just made by the Senator from Kentucky. At the end of the day those who are witnessing this will say it is another he said versus he said. What are these politicians up to? Who is right? Who is wrong?…”