Wayne Allard: “I reiterate what five former Colorado Supreme Court justices say about Mr. Tymkovich in their letter of recommendation…”

“I reiterate what five former Colorado Supreme Court justices say about Mr. Tymkovich in their letter of recommendation to Chairman Orrin Hatch on the Judiciary Committee in the Senate. These are individuals who know Mr. Tymkovich. He practiced before them. He worked with them because he was solicitor general for the State of Colorado. Based on our professional experiences, we are of the unanimous judgment that he is well qualified and most able to serve as an appellate judge of the United States court of appeals. Mr. President, we need to recognize that this letter comes from former Colorado Supreme Court justices with varied political backgrounds. They all differ on professional experiences. They all had diverse legal careers. They had different racial, gender and ethnic backgrounds. But they came up with a unanimous opinion that Mr. Tymkovich should be confirmed by the entire Senate. That speaks loads. His peers, working with him on a daily basis, understand his capabilities. Mr. President, we have heard both sides present arguments, discuss the nominee, as well as the mechanics of our constitutional judicial nomination process. Now it is time to finish the job and to move to an up or down vote on his nomination. I believe Mr. Tymkovich to be a very well-qualified attorney, an attorney who will maintain high principles and a strong dedication to the law. He has the overwhelming support of the Colorado legal community.”