On the recordMay 4, 2011
I regret that the Senator from Louisiana is unwilling to cooperate and provide everybody a chance to be heard, but I will proceed. I wish to speak to the nomination of Jack McConnell to the Federal district bench. I spoke on this nomination yesterday. I have authored an op-ed piece in the Washington Times expressing my concern. I wish to summarize my concerns for my colleagues' benefit and their consideration. I serve as a member of the Judiciary Committee, as does the Senator from Iowa, Mr. Grassley. Before the Senate Judiciary Committee, this nominee was asked about allegations of theft of corporate documents arising out of some lead paint litigation that his law firm was pursuing in the State of Rhode Island. That has been the subject of some discussion. I will ask unanimous consent to have several documents printed in the Record at this time. First, I ask unanimous consent that after my comments, the complaint of the Sherwin Williams Company v. Motley Rice and others be printed in the Record. The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so ordered. (See exhibit 1.)
