Political Quotes

“I stand here to proudly support Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. The Nation has had the opportunity to watch Judge Jackson during her confirmation hearing 2 weeks ago and see firsthand the temperament, knowledge of the law, and qualifications she brings to the highest Court in the land. She will be a fair and impartial jurist, just as she has proven herself to be on the district court and on the DC Circuit Court of Appeals. President Biden made a commitment before he was elected to appoint the first Black woman to the Supreme Court. Judge Jackson's historic nomination is long overdue. It was in my home State of New York where Constance Baker Motley became the first Black woman to be a Federal judge--in the Southern District. Having diverse representation on the Court does not mean someone will rule a certain way, and it doesn't mean that is why they deserve to be on the Bench. It is important because it strengthens our institutions. It is critical because it shows who we are as a nation, and it makes a difference to the girls and women across the country, who will now have a role model and know that they can aspire to do the same. That is why President Biden made that promise because he knew that it was beyond time to ensure the Supreme Court has that representation; and it is clear that Judge Jackson will be a highly qualified Justice to fulfill that promise. Who we confirm to the Supreme Court matters.…”