Political Quotes

“I had hoped that before the Senate we not would hear unfair criticism leveled at Judge White. Last month, Senator Brownback publicly apologized for his actions at her confirmation hearing, and I commended him for doing so. After Judge White answered the scores of time-consuming questions Republicans sent to her and the committee had received the updated ABA ratings emphasized so much by Republicans in connection with these nominations, I hoped we could move forward with this in a consensus fashion. It is disappointing that some still seem bent on grasping at straws to criticize Judge White, applying a different standard from that which they used to evaluate other Bush judicial nominees. Judge Helene White has served on the Michigan Court of Appeals for the past 15 years, having been elected by the people of Michigan in 1992. Before that she served for a dozen years on the Wayne County Circuit Court, the Common Pleas Court for the city of Detroit, and the 36th District Court of Michigan. She is described on the Bush White House Web site as 'an experienced and highly qualified judge, who is known for her intellect, work ethic, and demeanor.' Judge White has been now been nominated by Presidents from both parties, by a Democratic President and by a Republic President. She has served as a Michigan State court judge for more than 25 years.”