This bill stays within the spending limits I proposed.

George P. Schiavelli, of California, to be United States District Judge for the Central District of California, vice Lourdes G. Baird, retiring.

The true strength of America truly is found in the hearts and souls of our citizens.

You're generals in the armies of compassion who are changing America one heart and one soul and one conscience at a time.

I want to welcome you here.

As a result of today's recess appointment, Judge Pickering will fill a seat on the Fifth Circuit that has been designated a judicial emergency.

He is highly qualified to serve on the Court of Appeals and has widespread bipartisan support from those who know him best.

I urge all Americans to reflect on the blessings of our religious freedom.

Today I was proud to exercise my constitutional authority to appoint Judge Charles W. Pickering to serve on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit.

Again I call on the Senate to stop playing politics with the American judicial system and to give my nominees the up-or-down votes they deserve.

A bipartisan majority of Senators supports his confirmation, and if he were given a vote, he would be confirmed.