"Judge Roberts is someone of extraordinary intellect, has a brilliant legal mind, and received bipartisan support when he was nominated to serve on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. His nomination will undoubtedly be subjected to an unprecedented media campaign from special interest organizations spanning the entire political spectrum. As Senators, we need to remove his nomination from the arena of interest group politics and instead focus on our responsibility to evaluate his professional qualifications, judicial temperament, and integrity. I am hopeful that the Senate is able to proceed with a timely confirmation process that is fair, thorough, and conducted with civility."
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