Harry Reid: “The minority is very happy that we are going to move forward on some judicial nominations. One of the nominations holds…”

“The minority is very happy that we are going to move forward on some judicial nominations. One of the nominations holds a record. It is a record that Judge Paez has. He has been waiting more than 4 years to have the Senate decide whether or not he can be elevated to the Ninth Circuit. We feel Judge Paez is eminently qualified. I think we will find that a majority of the majority will also feel that way. Here is a man whose record is unsurpassed. He is a person who has been said to be--these are different quotes--``a well-respected, experienced judge.'' ``Judge Paez has bipartisan support.'' ``Judge Paez is not an `activist', nor is he `anti-business.' '' Judge Paez has outstanding judicial temperament and is not `antireligion.''' Judge Paez has not acted ``unethically.'' ``Judge Paez has committed to follow the law on the death penalty,'' and to follow the law generally. I hope when we look at this man and his qualifications, he will receive an overwhelming vote. He is qualified for the Ninth Circuit.”