Sen. Landrieu Hosts Supreme Court Nominee John G. Roberts, Jr.
July 28, 2005
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., hosted Supreme Court Nominee John G. Roberts, Jr., this afternoon to discuss both his record and the upcoming confirmation process.
Immediately following today’s meeting, Sen. Landrieu released the following statement.
Sen. Landrieu said:
“Our meeting today was very warm and cordial. Judge Roberts had the opportunity to share both his background and his views on the role of the Supreme Court. We not only discussed his judicial record and philosophy, but also our shared experience as adoptive parents.
“Judge Roberts brings tremendous credentials to the table. His agile mind and pleasant demeanor will serve him well in front of the Judiciary Committee.
“I want to again commend the Administration for reaching out to so many Senators early in the process. Because of it, we are off to a very smooth start.
“Because Senate Democrats have committed to conducting a fair and thorough review, setting premature or arbitrary deadlines would be counter-productive to this spirit of cooperation.
“I would like to thank Judge Roberts for taking the time to meet with me today. Our meeting provided a window into his character and personality and I look forward to learning more about him in the coming months.”
Sen. Landrieu is a member of the “Gang of 14” Senators that brokered a compromise on judicial nominees earlier this year, allowing the Senate to move forward to other matters important to Louisiana voters such as the Energy Bill and the Transportation Bill. Prior to Roberts’ nomination, she wrote President George W. Bush and urged him to choose an independent, objective, and fair nominee who could unite the country and win broad support from both Republican and Democratic Senators – as Sandra Day O’Connor had when she was confirmed to the Supreme Court by a 99-0 vote.
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Photo Credit: Elizabeth Weiner, U.S. Senate
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