Statement by Senator Mark Pryor On the Retirement of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor
Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's leaves behind a remarkable legacy of legal scholarship and public service that spanned 52 years. She helped shape major legal issues of our time, and her pioneering efforts as the Court's first female justice will forever be admired. I believe Justice O'Connor's most notable contribution to the Court has been her ability to uphold our nation's laws without predisposition or agenda, which led to decisions that favor liberty and fairness. This is an important moment in the history of our country. I stand ready to fulfill my constitutional duty and it is my hope that President Bush, in making a nomination to the Supreme Court, will follow the tradition of past Presidents who have sought meaningful consultation with the U.S. Senate. I believe the White House working together with the Senate, as a co-equal branch of government, will be able to find a consensus nominee who will faithfully uphold the Constitution and represent the best of our justice system.
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