[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 161 (Friday, September 28, 2018)]
[House]
[Page H9394]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           URGING THE SENATE TO CONFIRM JUDGE BRETT KAVANAUGH

  (Mr. BYRNE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BYRNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge the Senate to confirm 
Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Judge Kavanaugh has a clear record as a 
thoughtful jurist who respects and will defend our Constitution. Those 
who have worked with him over the years and know him best strongly 
defend his record as a good man who loves his family and our country.
  I am ashamed we find ourselves where we are today. It is shameful the 
way that Judge Kavanaugh has had his name smeared, just as it is 
shameful that Dr. Ford has been used as a pawn in a political game. 
Frankly, my heart hurts for both of them.
  Our government is only as good as the people who serve in it, and I 
am deeply concerned that this whole series of events will encourage 
fewer good men and women to take up the call of government service.
  Mr. Speaker, this circus must end. The Senate should vote on Judge 
Kavanaugh, approve him to serve on the Supreme Court, and allow our 
great country to move forward.

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