Goodlatte Statement on the Nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court of the United States

Statement

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) issued the following statement upon the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch by President Donald Trump to be the next Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States:

"The president's power to make nominations to the Supreme Court is one that has lasting effects on the legal landscape of our country. The next justice to the Supreme Court should be one who will uphold the original meaning of the Constitution, judge cases fairly before the Court, and one that has true respect for the Constitution's place in our system of government and the limited powers it grants.

"Judge Gorsuch's career on the federal bench has proven that he is committed to upholding these principles found in our country's most sacred document. Judge Gorsuch is eminently qualified, and widely respected among his peers, and I hope to see him confirmed by the Senate."

"The people entrusted President Trump to make nominations such as Judge Gorsuch to the federal bench when he was elected in November, and I am pleased that the President is keeping his promise to the people."

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