Political Quotes

“Mr. President, last fall, Senator Wyden and I had the privilege of introducing Judge Mustafa Kasubhai to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Judge Kasubhai is unquestionably qualified to be the next U.S. district judge for the District of Oregon. I know that he will do an exceptional job for the people of our State and the people of the United States under the vision of equal justice for all. His record on the bench reflects his commitment to the U.S. Constitution, to the rule of law, and to precedent. I will quote the judge directly. He said: I have presided over 5,000 matters in my judicial career, and I have issued over 400 written opinions as a United States Magistrate Judge. My judicial opinions have been upheld over ninety percent of the time. Some in this Chamber have asked: But is the judge in the mainstream? Absolutely you are in the mainstream when you have that type of stellar record. It is no surprise that he brings support from across Oregon, from across the legal profession, and from across the political spectrum to his judicial nomination. He has been endorsed with the ``full support'' of the Oregon Association of Chiefs of Police for his unwavering commitment to supporting crime victims and law enforcement, which, in the police chief's opinion, ``make him an exemplary candidate for this esteemed position.'' He brings bipartisan support.…”