Political Quotes

“Henry Floyd was the first person I thought of when a district court judgeship came open in South Carolina. I am pleased that the Senate has confirmed him today. Prior to becoming involved in politics, I had the good fortune of practicing before Judge Floyd on a number of occasions. He is the model of judicial temperament; learned, objective, and courteous. A product of some of our State's finest educational institutions, Judge Floyd received his undergraduate degree at Wofford College and his law degree from the University of South Carolina. In 1992, after a decade of very successful private practice, he assumed the bench as a judge on the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court of South Carolina. Since that time, Judge Floyd has presided over several South Carolina's most controversial cases with skill and professionalism. It was an pleasure to recommend Judge Floyd to President Bush. I wanted my first recommendation to be an example of how our judicial nominations process should work. We should seek only the best for the Federal judiciary. I believe my first recommendation fits that criterion. I'm confident Judge Floyd will demonstrate the highest degree of professionalism and serve our State and Nation well. Judge Floyd has an exceptional legal mind, impeccable character, and a legacy of fair application of the law. He is a fine man and will be a great addition to the Federal bench.”