As the press has accurately pointed out, during my campaign for the Presidency I made a commitment that one of my first appointments to the Supreme Court vacancy would be the most qualified woman that I could possibly find. Needless to say, most of the speculation has centered on the question of whether I would consider a woman to fill this first vacancy. Since I am aware of the great amount of speculation about this appointment, I want to share this very important decision with you as soon as possible. Long after the policies of Presidents and Senators and Congressmen of any given era may have passed from public memory, they'll be remembered.Īfter very careful review and consideration, I have made the decision as to my nominee to fill the vacancy on the United States Supreme Court created by the resignation of Justice Stewart. Those who sit in the Supreme Court interpret the laws of our land and truly do leave their footprints on the sands of time. But, without doubt, the most awesome appointment is a guarantee to us of so many things, because it is a President - as a President, I can make an appointment to the United States Supreme Court.
These individuals dispense justice and provide for us these most cherished guarantees of protections of our criminal and civil laws.
In addition, as President, I have the privilege to make a certain number of nominations which have a more lasting influence on our lives, for they are the lifetime appointments of those men and women called upon to serve in the judiciary in our Federal district courts and courts of appeals. Thus each has an obligation to you, in varying degrees, has an impact on your life. Each is important and deserves a great deal of care for each individual called upon make his or her contribution, often at personal sacrifice, to shaping the policy of the Nation. And then following that statement, if there are any questions you might have, I shall refer you to the Attorney General.Īs President of the United States, I have the honor and the privilege to pick thousands of appointees for positions in Federal Government. Ladies and gentlemen, I have a statement to make.
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