FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, October 3, 2005

Isakson Statement on Nomination of Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.) today issued the following statement in response to President Bush’s nomination of Harriet Miers to the U.S. Supreme Court:

 “I am delighted President Bush has nominated a woman to replace Sandra Day O’Connor.  I look forward to meeting Ms. Miers and to listening to her testimony during the confirmation hearings.

“I look forward to considering the President’s nominee deliberatively, fairly and expeditiously. I will not apply any kind of litmus test for Ms. Miers, and I expect the Senate to treat her with respect and dignity during the confirmation process.

“Every judge nominated by this president – or any president – deserves an up or down vote, one way or another. It is the responsibility of the Senate. It is the direction of the Constitution.”

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