05/08/2002
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu...
"General Hayden has developed a reputation as a broad, strategic thinker."
"Brett M. Kavanaugh possesses each characteristic of an outstanding nominee to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit."
"Brett M. Kavanaugh has demonstrated legal excellence and the fair-minded temperament to serve as a federal appellate judge."
"I'm confident that Mike Hayden will continue the reforms that Porter has put in place and provide outstanding leadership."