Roberts Nominated for Chief Justice

May 23, 2011

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Yesterday President Bush named John Roberts to succeed William Rehnquist as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the

United States

. This is a welcomed decision that will serve both the high court and the nation well. John Roberts is highly qualified to bring sound leadership to the high court. With his judicial philosophy of interpreting the Constitution instead of legislating from the bench, John Roberts will set a tone that will resonate with the American people as the high court tackles some of the most challenging issues of the day. I have known John Roberts for nearly 20 years and worked with him on cases at the Supreme Court, and I believe his selection to succeed Chief Justice Rehnquist is an extraordinary move. With the high courts new term to begin in one month, we call on the Senate to move forward with the confirmation hearings without delay. The American people deserve to have a Chief Justice on the bench when the court convenes. There could not be a better person for such an important position than John Roberts.