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U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush Responds to Bush's Supreme Court Justice Nominee Harriet Miers

Date: Oct. 3, 2005
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Judicial Branch


U.S. REP. BOBBY L. RUSH RESPONDS TO BUSH'S SUPREME COURT JUSTICE NOMINEE HARRIET MIERS

WASHINGTON, (October 3, 2005) - "President Bush's decision to nominate White House Counsel Harriet Miers as the next Supreme Court justice is peculiar, considering her lack of judicial history. Our country and our legislative system are in a precarious situation right now, leaving the American people no other choice than to question whether Ms. Miers's nomination is rooted in favoritism or her ability to defend our freedoms for decades to come.

"An appointment on the Supreme Court requires a high level of transparency that will be critical in coming days to determine whether or not Ms. Miers is suitable to succeed Justice Sandra Day O'Connor."

"Ms. Miers should not be granted appointment based on optimistic expectations and a stamp of approval by the Bush Administration. Her background and views on critical issues must be scrutinized, and serve as the determining factor for a lifetime vacancy on the Supreme Court."

http://www.house.gov/apps/list/press/il01_rush/miers.html

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