[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 18]
[House]
[Page 24751]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    IN SUPPORT OF JUDGE SAMUEL ALITO

  (Ms. FOXX asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. FOXX. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of President Bush's 
well-qualified Supreme Court nominee, Judge Samuel Alito.
  Judge Alito has extensive experience in the American legal system. 
During nearly 30 years of public service, he has handled difficult and 
complex legal issues. He began his distinguished career with 15 years 
of service at the U.S. Department of Justice, where he served as an 
Assistant U.S. Attorney and Assistant to the Solicitor General.
  Judge Alito has argued 12 Supreme Court cases and argued at least two 
dozen court of appeals cases. After being unanimously confirmed by the 
Senate, Judge Alito served on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals for 15 
years. He is widely respected for his fairness and even temperament.
  Judge Alito is committed to the rule of law and understands the 
proper role of a judge in our society. His record as a Federal judge 
demonstrates that he strictly interprets the law and does not legislate 
from the bench or create new policies based on personal opinion.
  Madam Speaker, Judge Alito has shown a deep commitment to justice and 
equality, a mastery of the law and strong personal character. I urge 
the Senate to study his record, hold fair hearings, and give him an up 
or down vote as soon as possible.

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