Political Quotes

“the duty before us today to provide advice and consent on John Roberts' nomination as Chief Justice of the United States is perhaps the most significant responsibility we will undertake as elected leaders. It is a duty decreed to us by the Constitution and an obligation the American people have entrusted us to fulfill. In this Chamber today, we are seated at the drafting table of history. We are prepared to write a new chapter in the history of our Nation. Our words and our actions will be judged not only by the American people today but by the eyes of history forever. As we prepare to pick up the pen to write these words that will shape the course of our highest Court, I ask that we think hard about the words we will write. I ask that we think hard about the question we must answer: Is Judge Roberts qualified to lead the highest Court in the land? I believe the answer to this question is yes. Judge Roberts possesses the qualities Americans expect in the Chief Justice of its highest Court and the qualifications that America deserves. Without a doubt, he is the brightest of the bright. His understanding of constitutional law is unquestionable. Judge Roberts has proven through his tenure on the District of Columbia Circuit Court of Appeals and in his testimony before the Judiciary Committee that he is committed to upholding the rule of law and the Constitution. He has demonstrated that he won't let personal opinions sway his fairminded approach.…”