Political Quotes

Watson Coleman: Is it not true the Republicans filed cloture for both of the distinguished judges my colleague from California has…

On the recordFebruary 26, 2003
Is it not true the Republicans filed cloture for both of the distinguished judges my colleague from California has mentioned, both Judge Paez and Judge Berzon? Secondly, if that is true, I ask my distinguished colleague from California if she would vote for cloture and support putting an end to this filibuster on the nomination of Miguel Estrada.
Said by
Watson Coleman
New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Discussing judicial nominations and the filibuster during a Senate debate.

Share

More from Watson Coleman

May 3, 2021

We ought to be willing to listen to those things and to incorporate those considerations as we move forward.

congress.gov
Feb 14, 2008

I rise in support of the Mikulski- Coleman-Klobuchar amendment to place a moratorium on CMS's December 4 rule on Medicaid case management services. Last night, Senator Mikulski--and I joined with her--and Senator Klobuchar offered this…

govinfo.gov
Nov 15, 2007

I take the opportunity to turn this body to the attention of a matter that has bipartisan support that will bring us together. There are some very contentious and challenging issues that we have to deal with, but what I am going to talk…

govinfo.gov
Apr 4, 2008

All these pieces fit together. Again, there is no silver bullet at the end, but if we can come closer to addressing the full range of concerns, I think that would be positive. I think we already moved, with the leadership of the chairman…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation