Political Quotes

“later on this afternoon, the Senate will vote on cloture on the nomination of Judge Cory Wilson to fill a vacancy on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. I rise at this point in strong, enthusiastic support of confirmation for my friend, Judge Cory Wilson. This will be a historic moment for this body and for the administration. A vote to confirm Judge Wilson would make him the 200th judge to be confirmed under President Trump. This is the highest number of judges confirmed at this point in a Presidency since the Presidency of Jimmy Carter. Judge Wilson is an outstanding nominee to have this distinction. The seat we are voting to fill is actually the last remaining circuit court vacancy at this time, reflecting the remarkable progress we have made in rebuilding the Federal judiciary. Judge Wilson is an outstanding nominee to mark this milestone. His credentials, intellect, and respect for the rule of law are well established. The American Bar Association is considered by many to be the ``gold standard'' for assessing judicial nominees, and the American Bar Association has awarded Judge Wilson its highest rating of ``well qualified'' to serve on the Fifth Circuit. I certainly agree with this assessment by the ABA.…”