September 5, 2005
Washington, D.C. Judicial Confirmation Network (www.judicialnetwork.com) counsel Wendy E. Long today made the following statement:
"With the nomination of Judge Roberts to be Chief Justice of the United States, President Bush has at once paid a great tribute to the late Chief Justice Rehnquist, for whom Judge Roberts clerked, and decided that the Court should be led into the 21st Century by a highly respected young jurist of stellar qualifications and personal integrity, who shares the judicial philosophy of President Bush and the great majority of Americans. Like the late Chief, Judge Roberts is a jurist of faithfulness to the text and principles of the Constitution.
"This selection also underscores the President's commitment to making sure the Supreme Court is fully staffed to do the nation's judicial business as soon as possible. This will be a real test for extreme liberal partisans: will they put down their ideological attack weapons and allow the confirmation process to move forward smoothly and swiftly, both for Judge Roberts and for the second nominee the President will soon name? In the spirit of serving our country's best interests, as Chief Justice Rehnquist did selflessly for 33 years, they certainly should. This would be the best way to pay homage to the late Chief, who as a public servant kept the Court open and showed up for work even in blizzards that shut down much of Washington D.C., and who worked hard even when he was in physical pain. The Senate should likewise work hard to do its job of completing fair and respectful hearings on the President's nominees as quickly and efficiently as possible."
To schedule an interview with Gary Marx or Wendy E. Long of the Judicial Confirmation Network, please call Mike Russell, ext. 109 at 703-683-5004.
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