October 27, 2005
"As we respected the initial nomination under the President's constitutional authority, we also respect this decision. Harriet Miers has obviously earned the President's respect and trust, and everyone will be well served if she can now quickly refocus her complete attention on the many issues that the White House Counsel's office addresses."
"President Bush campaigned twice on his commitment to a federal judiciary, and particularly a Supreme Court, that is faithful to the Constitution and respects the limited but vitally important role that Justices and judges play in our system of government. It is very healthy for the country and the court to be focused on these core principles of a limited government.
"We applaud the President's intent to make this nomination expeditiously and expect the Senate to give the matter the same prompt consideration."
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