Posted on 09/08/2005 5:31:14 PM PDT by hipaatwo
Rev. Ruben Diaz, who also serves as Democrat state senator representing The Bronx, took scores of fellow NYC Hispanic clergymen to Washington today, where they held a rally to back John Roberts for Chief Justice. Squirm Hillary! Squirm Chuck! Viva Diaz! Here’s the text of the good NY Dem Senator’s statement:
Statement in Support of Judge John Roberts
Washington, DC, Thursday, September 8, 2005
My name is Reverend Ruben Diaz. I am a New York State Senator - a Democrat -- representing the 32nd Senatorial District in The Bronx. I am also a Pastor and the President of the New York Hispanic Clergy Organization.
Today, I am here, together with 150 members of the New York Hispanic Evangelical Community to let our legislators, the Hon. Senator Charles Schumer and the Hon. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, know that these members of the Clergy are here representing thousands of members of New York’s Hispanic Community who support the nomination of Judge John Roberts as Chief Justice to the US Supreme Court, and to ask for fair Senate confirmation hearings.
First: We strongly support President Bush’s nomination of Judge John Roberts to fill the vacancy left by the late Chief Justice William Renhquist.
Second: Judge Roberts judicial background, his knowledge of the law, his humility, integrity, and his vast experience make him highly qualified for this position.
Third: The United States Constitution, in Article 1, Clause 3, states: “No Religious test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public Trust under the United States”.
Fourth: During the Senate Confirmation Hearings, Judge Roberts should not be asked or forced to answer any questions that will make him prejudge any cases that may come before the Supreme Court.
Fifth: Judge Roberts should be given the same fair treatment that was offered to Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg during her Senate confirmation hearings in 1994, and he should not be treated as was the Honorable Miguel Estrada and other well-qualified Bush nominees.
I'm not sure why this is that big a deal. A State Senator has no say on the Supreme Court and has limited influence to say the least.
That's because NY has more dims than a brownout in Las Vegas.
I like the sentiment...unfortunately, wrong kind of Senator. I'm sure he'll have a HUGE impact on Chuckie and Hillary though...
They showed this earlier on Fox. During the speech it was said we will remember your vote. Hitlery is running for Senator again.
Thank you Rev. Your support and a token will get Roberts on the NY Subway.
Just the fact he has a (d) after his name . Probably catch hell or (tin foil hat on) Hildabeast is testing reaction if SHE supports Roberts. (tinfoil hat off)
Not any more -- tokens have been replace by MetroCards.
Can't knock him trying. Good on him!
Finally, a fair and balanced Democrat in this country?
Because he is a minority and a democrat, and a Pastor from New York.....it's a big deal!!
The reverend's support and $25 dollars will get Roberts a crappy overpriced I <3 NY t-shirt.
It's misleading.
Hitlery got some of the Hispanic vote when she ran the first time. Remember, she had her worthless hubby pardon the killer Puerto Rican gang responsible for a number of deaths with their bombing campaign. Of all his ghastly pardons, that one was one of the worst.
"Your support and a token will get Roberts on the NY Subway."
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Not my title :( I thought this was good but somehow this article isn't getting positive response.
Then you should insert the word "state" in brackets.
Ok. I'll ask the admin
You are right. I don't get the caustic remarks when we can use all of the help offered. Besides, they are potential Republicans if they are already smart enough to support Roberts.
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