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WASHINGTON –Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the President’s upcoming announcement on his nominee to fill the Supreme Court vacancy and the Senate’s confirmation process moving forward. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and video can be found here.
“I look forward to joining the President this evening along with a number of my colleagues for that historic announcement. It’s an important day because the person selected will help decide many cases that will have a deep and lasting impact on American history.”
“There are a great many talented men and women that are qualified for Justice Kennedy’s seat, I believe, and that’s why the President’s choice is so difficult.”
“The interpretation of the law should always be separate and apart from the people that apply it, and the justices and their work must be insulated from the day-to-day politics that happen inside this capital building and in state houses around the country. The court is not a partisan or political institution, after all.”
“After the President’s announcement this evening, the Senate will fulfill our constitutional role by providing advice and consent on whomever President Trump nominates.”
“We plan to consider the nominee and his or her record thoroughly. That’s our responsibility.”
“Senators will have the opportunity to meet with the nominee, examine his or her qualifications, and then debate them, and then vote. Vote we will. This fall, we will vote to confirm Justice Kennedy’s successor.”
“We have seen some of our friends across the aisle talk about the battle lines being drawn and other hyperbolic language. They have indicated their unwavering opposition to President Trump’s nominee, no matter who that is, and before they even know who it is. That’s extremely disappointing.”
“I assure you we will not back down from the fight, and we will see President Trump’s nominee confirmed on a timely basis, consistent with previous nominees.”
