Political Quotes

“in a few minutes, we will begin the final remarks regarding the nomination of Judge John Roberts to serve as Chief Justice of the United States. Beginning at 10:30 this morning, the time until the vote has been allocated for closing comments by the chairman and ranking member of the Judiciary Committee. The vote on the confirmation of Judge Roberts will begin at 11:30. I remind all Senators to be at their desks at the outset of this historic vote. Senators should come to the Chamber around 11:20 for the 11:30 vote. Following the confirmation vote on Judge Roberts, the Senate will take up the Defense appropriations bill. Senators should expect additional votes on the Defense bill, as well as votes on Friday. The vote we cast today is one of the most consequential of our careers. With the confirmation of John Roberts, the Supreme Court will embark upon a new era in its history--the Roberts era. For many years to come, long after many of us will have left public service, the Roberts Court will be deliberating on some of the most difficult and fundamental questions of U.S. law. As all Supreme Courts that have come before, their decisions will affect the lives of all Americans. When the President announced his nomination of Judge Roberts in July, we pledged to conduct a full, thorough, and fair review of Judge Roberts' credentials and qualifications.…”