Political Quotes

“I rise today to encourage all my Senate colleagues to vote to confirm Michael Brennan as a judge on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit. Michael Brennan has an exemplary resume, including degrees from the University of Notre Dame and Northwestern University School of Law, two Federal clerkships, work as a prosecutor, and almost a decade on the State trial court bench before returning to private practice. His accomplishments in practice are noteworthy, but I would like to focus my remarks today on Mike's commitment to public service and his reputation as a jurist. Becoming a Seventh Circuit judge will not be a huge adjustment for Mike because he has already spent 9 years as a judge. Anyone who spends time with Mike will be struck not only by his intellect but by his humility and strong commitment to justice and the rule of law. This explains why the attorney general of Wisconsin and the State's public defender--fierce adversaries in the courtroom--were able to come together to write a letter enthusiastically supporting his nomination. I have a sense those two don't often agree, but when it comes to who they want deciding their cases, they both point to Mike. By the way, that is just one of many letters that influential members of the legal community in Wisconsin have written in support of Mike's nomination. Included in the outpouring of support are letters from 2 former Federal defenders, 5 former U.S.…”