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My Letter.... Dear Senator Murray and Cantwell.
As a resident of Washington state and a privliged citizen of these United States I am alarmed by the past judicial record of Supreme Court nominee Sam Alito.
I am asking you and Senator Cantwell to support a motion of fillibuster when the confirmation vote is taken. This fillibuster is nessasary if we are going to preserve what is left of our constitution.
Thank You,
Her Response...........
Thank you for contacting me about the nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to succeed Sandra Day O’Connor as Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. I appreciate hearing from you about the important matter.
As you know, the U.S. Constitution charges the Senate with advising on and consenting to presidential nominees to the federal bench. I look forward to reviewing Judge Alito’s record in detail as his nomination is considered by the Senate. I consider the Senate’s advise and consent role to be one of my most important duties as a U.S. Senator, and I look forward to going through this process again.
Following the withdrawal of Harriet Miers, I called on the President to take his time and appoint a nominee who represents mainstream judicial thought and who would unite the American people and the Senate just as Justice O’Connor’s nomination did two decades ago. The hasty appointment of a nominee without consulting Senators from both parties was disappointing. I am pleased that the Senate Judiciary Committee has chosen to begin confirmation hearings in January, providing ample time to review Judge Alito’s nomination.
I believe that every Supreme Court justice should be fair and impartial, even-handed in administering justice, and committed to the protection of the rights and liberties of all Americans. Because the Supreme Court plays such an important role in our political system and the lives of every American, the Senate must take its time in considering Judge Alito’s qualifications for a lifetime appointment to the Court without rushing to judgment.
Rest assured, I will do all that I can to learn about Judge Alito and actively participate in the Senate’s confirmation process. I appreciate hearing from you, and I will keep your views in mind when making my final decision on Judge Alito’s nomination.
Again, thank you for contacting me. If I can be of service in the future, please be in touch.
Sincerely,
Patty Murray United States Senator
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