President Obama: A Responsibility I Take Seriously
http://www.scotusblog.com/2016/02/a-responsibility-i-take-seriously/
The Constitution vests in the President the power to appoint judges to the Supreme Court. Its a duty that I take seriously, and one that I will fulfill in the weeks ahead.
Its also one of the most important decisions that a President will make. Rulings handed down by the Supreme Court directly affect our economy, our security, our rights, and our daily lives.
Needless to say, this isnt something I take lightly. Its a decision to which I devote considerable time, deep reflection, careful deliberation, and serious consultation with legal experts, members of both political parties, and people across the political spectrum. And with thanks to SCOTUSblog for allowing me to guest post today, I thought Id share some spoiler-free insights into what I think about before appointing the person who will be our next Supreme Court Justice.
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A sterling record. A deep respect for the judiciarys role. An understanding of the way the world really works. Thats what Im considering as I fulfill my constitutional duty to appoint a judge to our highest court. And as Senators prepare to fulfill their constitutional responsibility to consider the person I appoint, I hope theyll move quickly to debate and then confirm this nominee so that the Court can continue to serve the American people at full strength.
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Shame on the GOPers. Shame. Do your jobs, deadbeats.