    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2005, Book I)]
    [May 24, 2005]
    [Pages 869-870]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Remarks With Judge Priscilla R. Owen
    on Senate Action To Allow Votes on Judicial Nominations
    May 24, 2005

        The President. I'm proud to welcome Judge Priscilla Owen to the Oval
    Office, along with Leader Frist and my two
    buddies from the great State of Texas, Senator Hutchison and Senator Cornyn.
        Over 4 years ago, I put Judge Owen's name up to the Senate for
    confirmation to the Fifth Court of Appeals. Thanks to the good work of
    the leader, whose work cleared the way, Judge Owen is finally going to
    get an up-or-down vote on the

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    Senate floor. She is my friend, and more importantly, she's a great
    judge.
        I want to thank the Texas
    Senators who have been so strong standing beside
    Priscilla. There was never any doubt in the Senators' minds that
    Priscilla Owen is well-qualified to honorably serve on the Federal
    bench. And it's such a--it's a great day for our friend, to see our
    friend finally get a just due, after a long, long wait.
        So, welcome and congratulations. Perhaps you'd like to say
    something.

    [At this point, Judge Owen made brief remarks.]

        The President. Thank you all for coming.

    Note: The President spoke at 4:51 p.m. in the Oval Office at the White
    House. The transcript released by the Office of the Press Secretary also
    included the remarks of Judge Owen.