Political Quotes

“I rise in strong support of the nomination of Mississippi Supreme Court Justice James Graves to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. I thank all of those on both sides of the aisle who have worked to get this vote scheduled and to bring us to this moment, where I am confident Justice Graves will be confirmed. When that happens today and when he takes the oath, Justice Graves will bring a rich and distinguished background of public service to the Fifth Circuit. He is a Mississippi native. He graduated as valedictorian of Sumner High School in the small delta town of Sumner and went on to receive his bachelor's degree from Millsaps College before going to law school at Syracuse University. Justice Graves currently presides as a justice on the Mississippi Supreme Court, where he has faithfully served since his appointment in 2001 and his subsequent election in 2004. Justice Graves is a dedicated family man and community volunteer. He has been honored on numerous occasions with awards recognizing his public service. Those who know him know he is particularly committed to teaching and motivating young people, particularly the young people of my State of Mississippi.”