Political Quotes

“first, I thank Senator Mikulski for her leadership on the process we have used in Maryland on filling judicial vacancies. I am very proud to work with Senator Mikulski in a process that screens lawyers who are interested in becoming Federal judges in order that we can get the very best to recommend to the President. We think the President has chosen the very best in Judge Russell to fill the district court vacancy for the District of Maryland. But I really wanted to applaud my colleague in the Senate for the seriousness that we both take on filling these vacancies. We understand these are lifetime appointments. We want to make sure we get individuals who have the qualifications, who have the temperament, who have the integrity, and have the commitment to public service to serve our judiciary. I rise today to urge the Senate to confirm Judge George Levi Russell III, of Maryland, to be U.S. District Judge for the District of Maryland. Judge Russell was reported by voice vote out of the Judiciary Committee on February 16. Judge Russell currently sits as a trial judge in the Baltimore City Circuit Court. Judge Russell is an excellent candidate. He received bipartisan support from the Judiciary Committee and is ready to take office upon confirmation of the Senate. Judge Russell brings a wealth of experience to this position in both State and Federal courts. Earlier in his career he served as a Federal prosecutor and as an attorney in private law practice.…”