Political Quotes

“thank you. As we heard my colleague from Missouri saying, we have a great opportunity this week to confirm four outstanding individuals to the Federal circuit courts. These nominees are well-qualified individuals who have demonstrated a strong understanding of the proper role that a judge plays in our constitutional system. I am especially pleased that we are considering three exceptionally talented women for the Federal bench. Federal circuit court nominations are extremely important. Circuit courts sit directly below the Supreme Court in our judicial system. Because the Supreme Court reviews relatively few or a smaller number of cases, many times the circuit courts have the last word in the majority of those cases, so it is essential that we have judges on the circuit court who will treat all litigants fairly. When I think about what I want in a judge, I think fairness is the first thing that comes to mind. We want someone who treats litigants fairly, who shows respect for our Constitution, our statutes, and the controlling precedents. We need somebody knowledgeable in the law. That sort of goes without saying but certainly is a top attribute of a judge. Every party before our Federal courts has the right to expect evenhanded, fair judges and fair justice from those judges who are handling their case. Each of the four nominees being confirmed this week have a strong record and impeccable qualifications. They respect the rule of law.…”