Political Quotes

“I would urge the Senate to formally consider and pass H.R. 3029, designating the U.S. courthouse at 3d and Constitution Avenue in Washington, DC, the E. Barrett Prettyman United States Courthouse. Following my graduation from the University of Virginia Law School in 1953, I was privileged to serve as a law clerk under E. Barrett Prettyman, circuit judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. He later became Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Known as the ``Swing Man'' of the nine-member court, Prettyman was renowned for an emphasis on thoughtfulness and fairness in the rendering of his decisions. In perhaps his best known opinion, Prettyman opted to help protect international stability and preserved the State Department's right to bar travel by United States citizens to certain areas, such as Red China. The Supreme Court later upheld this decision. I can think of no better qualified or more lasting tribute to such a fine, honorable public servant than to name the U.S. Courthouse in the Nation's Capital the ``E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse.''”