I think as judges are put forward, we will continue to consider them in an orderly way in the Senate. That being said, I am very hopeful that we can ultimately have an up-or-down vote on Miguel Estrada, someone whom we believe is the embodiment of the American dream. We will work in that regard. I hope we will be able to have an up-or-down vote on Priscilla Owen as well.
Discussing the progress of judicial nominations in the Senate.
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