The President's News Conference
10/10/2001
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
It is only fair that the Senate promptly consider judicial nominees on the floor, discuss and debate their qualifications, and then vote to ...
The example that they set will inspire a future generation of leaders.
The Senate should give these extraordinarily qualified nominees the up-or-down votes they deserve without further delay.
Strong, independent institutions that operate outside of government really help build strong democracies.