[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 3]
[Senate]
[Page 4114]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    NOMINATION OF NORMAN RANDY SMITH

  Mr. CRAIG. Madam President, I am proud to rise in support of the 
confirmation of Norman Randy Smith to the Court of Appeals for the 
Ninth Circuit.
  There is no question about Randy Smith's credentials or competence 
for this position. He has been a State district judge in Idaho's Sixth 
Judicial District for a decade. He has served as a felony drug court 
judge and a pro tem justice on the Idaho Supreme Court and the Idaho 
Court of Appeals. He has a wealth of experience in both the practice 
and teaching of law, and he has been an active member of the bar 
association and other professional associations.
  There is also no question about Judge Smith's character and fitness 
for this office. Randy Smith is deeply involved in his community and 
State, and he has held positions of leadership and responsibility in a 
wide variety of organizations. He is respected and well-liked by 
Republicans and Democrats alike throughout the State of Idaho.
  He is a fine man--the kind of person you would want to have as a 
scout leader for your kids. He is a principled and knowledgeable 
community citizen--the kind of person you would want to have on your 
team or your board. He is a thoughtful, objective judge--the kind of 
judge you would trust to render an impartial and well-reasoned 
decision.
  Men and women come to the bench by many different roads, including 
academia or elected public office. Randy Smith's real-world experience 
gives him a perspective and skill-set that will be extremely valuable 
on the appellate court. His character and competence fit him to advance 
to this important position, and Idahoans are confident that he would be 
a tremendous asset to our region, and the Nation, as a judge on the 
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

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