Rubio Statement on Nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court

Statement

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) issued the following statement today regarding President Trump's nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to be an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court:

"Brett Kavanaugh is a qualified, mainstream jurist who possesses the right temperament and experience for the position, and I'm pleased to see his nomination to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.

"My decision on whether to ultimately support Kavanaugh's nomination will be based on his commitment to original intent, judicial restraint, and the understanding that the Supreme Court is a "trier of law' appellate court and not a "trier of fact' trial court. This is critically important because too many in the federal judicial system today believe it is appropriate for judges to craft new policies and rights instead of interpreting and defending the Constitution as written.

"Regrettably, Senate Democrats made up their minds to oppose this nomination long before tonight's announcement. I would remind them that just over a year-and-a-half ago the American people elected the president and a Republican-controlled Senate. Nevertheless, I am hopeful for a fair and thorough confirmation process as the Senate carefully examines and deliberates Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court."

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