Political Quotes

“Well, Mr. President, today, the Senate Judiciary Committee continues a most historic hearing with a most qualified nominee to the most consequential Court in all of the land. Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is unlike any other Supreme Court nominee in American history, but yesterday she made clear her approach will be the same as the great jurists who came before her, ``to support and defend the Constitution and this grand experiment of democracy that has endured over these past 246 years.'' Her record shows that she is up to the task: a clerk for three judges, including Justice Breyer; a Federal judge for nearly 10 years; and a nominee who commands the endorsements of groups across the political spectrum, including both law enforcement and victims' rights groups. Two days ago, a cohort of nine organizations that aid survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence announced their support of Judge Jackson, citing her ``mix of common sense'' and ``thoughtfulness,'' while adding that ``Judge Jackson's rulings reflect the judicial consensus.'' A few weeks ago, the International Association of Chiefs of Police also celebrated the judge for ``her dedication to ensuring that our communities are safe and that the interests of justice are served.'' And in early March, nearly 60 former DOJ officials, including scores of former U.S. attorneys, expressed their confidence that the judge's appreciation for how the criminal justice system works would be a critical addition to the Court.…”