02.26.19

Senate to Confirm Impressive Nominee for Ninth Circuit Court

‘As I discussed yesterday, Eric Miller has a distinguished record in both public service and private practice. He holds degrees from Harvard and the University of Chicago. And his legal experience includes prestigious clerkships on our nation’s highest courts.’

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) made the following remarks on the Senate floor regarding the need to confirm more of the president’s well-qualified nominees, including the nominee to serve on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, Eric Miller:

“Yesterday we advanced what will be the 31st circuit court nomination confirmed so far during President Trump’s Administration. As I discussed yesterday, Eric Miller has a distinguished record in both public service and private practice. He holds degrees from Harvard and the University of Chicago. And his legal experience includes prestigious clerkships on our nation’s highest courts.

“But rather than take my word for it, I would urge my colleagues to consider the endorsements of those with whom the nominee has studied and worked. For example, fifty-four members of the University of Chicago Law School class of 1999 -- with wide-ranging views on politics and judicial philosophy -- have offered a ringing endorsement for Eric Miller.

“In a letter to our colleagues on the Judiciary Committee, they cite Mr. Miller’s, quote, ‘diligent work ethic, his keen legal mind, and his deep consideration for every legal issue he confronts.’ All in all, his classmates -- many of whom have also been his colleagues over the years -- say that Mr. Miller is, quote, ‘extraordinarily well-qualified to serve as a federal judge.’ I would urge each of my colleagues to join me in voting to confirm this fine nominee soon.”

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