[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 35 (Tuesday, February 26, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S1447]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      NOMINATION OF ERIC D. MILLER

  Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, on another matter, fortunately, the 
Senate did make progress in another area. Yesterday, we advanced what 
will be the 31st circuit court nomination to be confirmed so far during 
the Trump administration.
  As I discussed yesterday, Eric Miller has a distinguished record in 
both public service and private practice. He holds degrees from Harvard 
and the University of Chicago, and his legal experience includes 
holding prestigious clerkships on our Nation's highest courts. Yet, 
rather than take my word for it, I urge my colleagues to consider the 
endorsements of those with whom the nominee has studied and worked.
  For example, 54 members of the University of Chicago Law School's 
class of 1999, with their wide-ranging views on politics and judicial 
philosophy, have offered a ringing endorsement for Eric Miller. In a 
letter to our colleagues on the Judiciary Committee, they cite Mr. 
Miller's ``diligent work ethic, his keen legal mind, and his deep 
consideration for every legal issue he confronts.'' All in all, his 
classmates--many of whom have also been his colleagues over the years--
say that Mr. Miller is ``extraordinarily well qualified to serve as a 
Federal judge.''
  I urge each of my colleagues to join me in voting to confirm this 
fine nominee soon.

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