Judge John Roberts Deserves a Fair Confirmation

JUDGE JOHN ROBERTS DESERVES A FAIR CONFIRMATION -- (House of Representatives - July 22, 2005)

(Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)

Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, since the moment Justice O'Connor announced her resignation, President Bush has met with an unprecedented number of people of both political parties. His thorough and sound selection process has proven he is dedicated to nominating an impartial, highly qualified person to the Supreme Court.

The President's selection of Judge John Roberts is good for our country. Upon his nomination to the D.C. Circuit, 152 members of the D.C. bar wrote to the Senate Judiciary Committee to note that Judge Roberts is ``one of the very best and most highly respected appellate lawyers in the Nation.'' Throughout his accomplished legal career, Judge Roberts demonstrated that he will fairly interpret and apply the Constitution.

Judge Roberts is a man of great integrity who deserves a civil and swift confirmation process. The United States Senate has already unanimously expressed its confidence in Judge Roberts. I am hopeful that the Senate will confirm his appointment to the United States Supreme Court before the fall term begins.

In conclusion, God bless our troops. We will never forget September 11 and the London attacks.

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