Sam Brownback: “I would think they would expect criticism on that. But that has been the built-up frustration, where people say the only…”

“I would think they would expect criticism on that. But that has been the built-up frustration, where people say the only way we can go is to amend the actual Constitution in the process. I do not believe that is the right way for our democracy to be going. I appreciate my colleague from Alabama and his work on these issues. I believe that is really at the core of these matters. Mr. President, I note that we have had a lot of debate on Priscilla Owen and Janice Rogers Brown. I don't think anyone who listens to any of this debate is unfamiliar with these two individuals. I am going to talk some more, as well, about these individuals and answer some questions and comments made from the other side about these two individuals. At the end of the day, we need to recognize what this is about. I believe President Bush responded to this well at his last press conference when he was asked: Why do you think the Senate Democrats are opposing your nominees? Do you think it is based on the religious preference of your nominees? Some of these are people of faith who have religious conviction. He said: No, I think it is because they would interpret the law rather than trying to rewrite the law, that these are people who would stay within the construction of the law and the construction of the Constitution and not try to rewrite it. I believe that is what really is at stake here.…”