Political Quotes

“I rise to speak on the nominations related to the cloture vote of Theodore Chuang and George Hazel. Senator Cardin and I are recommending these two outstanding men to serve on the U.S. district court in Maryland. Senator Cardin and I are proud to nominate these men because of the outstanding qualities they will bring to the Federal bench in Maryland that has had a long and distinguished career of absolutely fantastic judges. We have before us two Maryland judges who will be taking a different status--Judge Titus and Judge Williams. Judge Williams served in the Southern District of the Maryland Federal court--and we salute those two for their outstanding service. On another day I will say what a great job they have done. Senator Cardin and I take our responsibilities for recommending to the President the people of the highest caliber to serve as judges. We believe very strongly in the concept of an independent judiciary, people who will bring to the bench absolute integrity, judicial competence and temperament, a commitment to the core constitutional principles that have made our country great, and also though a history of civic engagement in Maryland--because a judge is not how many Law Review articles they write but can they administer equal justice and continue to honor equal protection under the law. Mr. Chuang and Mr. Hazel meet and exceed these standards. Mr. Hazel comes with an incredible background. He served as an assistant U.S.…”