George Bush actually said...

declares whether satisfactory progress toward meeting these benchmarks is, or is not, being achieved

Message to the Congress Transmitting the Initial Benchmark Assessment Report

07/11/2007

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The decision today by 44 Senators to continue to filibuster and block a vote on this nomination is a disgrace.

The Senate has a responsibility to exercise its constitutional advice and consent function and hold an up-or-down vote on a judicial nominee...

I will stand by Miguel Estrada's side until he is sworn in as a judge.

I call on the Senate Democratic leadership to stop playing politics and permit a vote on Miguel Estrada's nomination.