WASHINGTON, July 19 /U.S. Newswire/ -- House Judiciary Committee Chairman F. James Sensenbrenner, Jr. (R-Wis.) released the following statement tonight:
"President Bush tonight has nominated to the U.S. Supreme Court a highly qualified, capable, and accomplished jurist in Judge John Roberts. The Senate's unanimous confirmation of Judge Roberts to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals speaks to the impressive legal credentials and qualifications the Senate recognized in him just two short years ago. In addition, Clinton Administration legal officials such as former Solicitor General Seth Waxman profess high praise for Judge Roberts, demonstrating that support for his professional qualifications crosses political party lines.
"The President should be commended not only for the wisdom of his choice but also the dignified manner in which he reached out and consulted scores of Senate Members. Likewise, I am hopeful the Senate will consider the President's nominee for our nation's highest court in a dignified and timely manner and treat him with the respect he deserves."