[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 15]
[House]
[Pages 19782-19783]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     JUDGE JOHN ROBERTS, A QUALIFIED NOMINEE FOR THE SUPREME COURT

  (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. Mr. Speaker, since President Bush 
nominated John Roberts to serve on the Supreme Court in July, we have 
heard countless stories confirming Mr. Roberts' character, leadership 
abilities, and commitment to justice. Throughout his career, he has 
achieved an accomplished record of government service and has 
demonstrated his dedication to protecting our rights. The more 
Americans learn about him, the more they like him.
  On Sunday, President Bush nominated Judge Roberts to follow in the 
footsteps of Chief Justice William Rehnquist as our Nation's highest

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ranking judge. When the Senate begins its confirmation process next 
week, I am confident that they will continue to discover that Judge 
Roberts is well suited for this position. From serving as a law clerk 
for Chief Justice Rehnquist to arguing 39 cases before the Supreme 
Court, he possesses a unique wealth of knowledge and experience.
  After losing Chief Justice Rehnquist, our judicial system needs a 
similar leader who will fairly and effectively guide our courts. I 
strongly believe our Nation has found such a person in John Roberts.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September 11.

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