Posted on 07/20/2005 9:19:50 AM PDT by shield
ACLJ Calls John Roberts, Jr. - President Bush's Supreme Court Nominee - an "Exceptional" Choice Who Will Interpret the Constitution
July 19, 2005
(Washington, DC) – The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), specializing in constitutional law said today that John Roberts, Jr., the nominee named by President Bush for a seat on the Supreme Court of the United States, is an exceptional choice who will bring sound legal reasoning to the high court.
“Judge Roberts is an exceptional choice who will bring sound legal reasoning to the Supreme Court of the United States,” said Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel of the ACLJ, who argues regularly before the high court. “He was one of the most gifted advocates before the high court and has served with distinction on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. In my dealings with Judge Roberts over the years, I have found him to be a ‘lawyer’s lawyer’ exhibiting uncommon insight and judgment. A man of character, Judge Roberts understands the Constitution and has a record of applying the law – not legislating from the bench. He is extremely well suited and well qualified to serve this country on the nation’s highest court. We call on the Senate to begin the confirmation process and move swiftly to conduct fair hearings and to confirm this exceptional nominee.”
Sekulow, who argues frequently before the Supreme Court, said the ACLJ will begin mobilizing a national campaign to ensure that Judge Roberts is confirmed. Sekulow said he will generate support for the nominee through his daily radio broadcast that reaches 1.5 million listeners, through his weekly television show, by using direct mail, phone calls, and emails to a list approaching one million supporters.
“We are prepared for a very intense battle that is certain to begin immediately,” said Sekulow. “We already have experienced the obstructionist tactics used to keep President Bush’s federal appeals court nominees off the bench. This Supreme Court nomination represents the culmination of years of preparation and focus. And we are prepared to ensure that the Constitution is complied with in this confirmation battle. We support President Bush’s nominee and are launching a national campaign to ensure that the nominee is confirmed.”
Led by Chief Counsel Jay Sekulow, the American Center for Law and Justice is based in Washington, D.C.
Thanks for posting this.... ;o)
If Roberts gets in and doesn't overturn Roe, the ACLJ and Jay Sekulow are partly responsible for the killing of unborn children.
Maybe Ann is just playing with the lefties on this one.
Wasn't the ACLJ created by Pat Robertson to do exactly that;counter the ACLU?
"I will fully adhere to the constitution and the rule of law. I also believe that the Roe v. Wade decision was unconstitutional and given the opportunity, I will vote to overturn it.
If Roberts was to say that, several RINO Senators who made the agreement with Dems would probably use that to claim that he qualifies as an extraordinarily bad nominee and refuse to vote for a rules change if one becomes necessary to end a filibuster.
Several years ago Roberts said that Roe was a bad decision and should be overturned. As an appeals court judge he was in no position to overturn a SC decision, and he was sworn to uphold the law as it has been decided by the SC. And like it or not (and I certainly don't) Roe is the law of the land until, God willing, a future SC overturns it.
But as a SC Justice he will be in a position to overturn Roe, or at least to vote for reversal, and I am very hopeful that he will. Besides, if Roberts doesn't make the cut I'm very much afraid that Bush would appoint a more moderate nominee who could be confirmed without a major intra-party squabble which could jeopardize some of his other programs which will eventually come up before Congress for approval or funding. Just my thoughts.
I meant to add, "and it WOULD become necessary to end a filibuster if Roberts was to say that."
The Dems, and a few Pubs, would NEVER vote to confirm a nominee who made such a statement prior to confirmation, and they would filibuster as long as it took to derail the process. As much as it pains me to say it or believe it, the adamant, unconditional, hardline pro-life segment of the population (of which I am a part) is not the majority in the US today.
I don't misunderestimate the force of broken-glass conservatives. I admire your efforts and skepticism.
bttt
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