[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 65 (Tuesday, May 17, 2005)]
[House]
[Page H3339]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      JUSTICE OWEN: WELL QUALIFIED

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, yesterday, The Wall 
Street Journal highlighted the extreme and politically charged use of 
the Senate Democratic filibuster.
  Editors at The Wall Street Journal clearly articulated the audacity 
of the Democrats' radical claims against nominee Priscilla Owen of 
Texas. Justice Owen is a well-respected and accomplished nominee who 
enjoys significant bipartisan support and would be quickly confirmed if 
given an up-or-down vote. Unfortunately, Democrats are denying her this 
opportunity in a desperate attempt to hold on to Federal power and 
legislation through the judicial system. Their agenda is fueled by 
bitterness and is not in the best interests of the American people.
  Majority Leader Bill Frist is to be commended for maintaining the 
constitutional case for an up-or-down vote. Democrat obstructionism is 
a radical deviation from allowing Senators to vote for the nominees who 
are highly qualified to serve our country. I support Senator Frist's 
efforts and urge Senate Democrats to give Justice Owen a fair vote.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops and we will never forget 
September 11.

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