Sen. Cornyn's doing a fine job once again summarizing the situation - Miguel's exceptional qualifications, Democrats' rattiness.
Most important message to the Democrats (and us) from Sen. Cornyn, imho, is his view that the Dems. are waiting for US to give up. We need to double our calls and letters.
Nomination to the judiciary of Miguel Estrada, Feb. 24, 2003:
Sen. John Cornyn (R-Tx) first to speak:
"I rise at the beginning of the third week of Senate debates.."
"Many of us were not here when I believe these perceived slights occured."
(referring to comments overheard on the floor, "What's good for the goose is good for the gander." etc.
"I'm also concerned with the double standards."
"It must be a terrible (?) for those who obstruct (this nomination). For them to win, the American dream must lose."
"Precious Senate time, energy and attention that could have been devoted to getting the Nation's business done has simply been delayed."
Re. those who will not even allow Miguel a vote: "A truly selfish and unprecidented act."
"The Democratic leadership's strategy is clear. Delay Mr. Estrada's nomination indefinitely in the hopes that Mr. Estrada's supporters will give up.."
"Much of our time has simply been devoted to cleaning up the mess left to us under their leadership."
"The Democratic leadership seems obsessed with obstructing (Mr. Estrada's nomination) and I wonder why that is."
"When I was back home in Texas last week...I read an editorial from the Dallas Morning News that perhaps gives us some clue...There is a time for talking and a time for voting. The time has passed for talking...."
"There is only one thing the Democratic leadership can do to stop him...that is to change the rules and create an unfair double standard."
"The American people will not stand for such unfair and childish behavior from the Senate."
"As the Austin Amer. Statesman" has editorialized, if the Dems. have something substantive to block Miguel's nomination, it's high time they show it." (paraphrased)