Political Quotes

“on the day of the withdrawal of Miguel Estrada, it is important to keep in mind we have approved 145 of the President's judicial nominees. We have worked with the President to do so in a swift and unprecedented pace. Despite the anti-Hispanic rhetoric surrounding Mr. Estrada's nomination generated by some on the other side of the aisle, a Democratic President appointed the vast majority of Latino Americans serving now in our Federal courts. Mr. Estrada's withdrawal presents a positive opportunity for the President. I have worked with the Presiding Officer. The President should look at what we have done in Nevada as a model for selecting nominees. Senator Ensign and I have worked closely on recommending nominees to the White House. I have worked with the junior Senator from Nevada, who is a representative of the President's party, in selecting four judges. Larry Hicks, who has waited 10 years to become a judge, was selected previously by the first President Bush. He patiently waited. He was nominated again by the Senator from Nevada and confirmed and is now sitting as a judge. Jim Meehan, I practiced law in the same community as Judge Meehan. He was a fine lawyer. He has made a fine judge. In the Ninth Circuit, Jay Bybee. Jay Bybee was criticized by some as being too idealistic, but his background is superb, an academic, someone who worked not only in academia but worked in various administrations of at least two Presidents.”