For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
January 31, 2006
President Congratulates Judge Alito on Senate Confirmation
In Focus: Judicial Nominations
I am pleased that the Senate has voted to confirm Judge Sam Alito as the
110th Justice of the Supreme Court. Sam Alito is a brilliant and
fair-minded judge who strictly interprets the Constitution and laws and
does not legislate from the bench. He is a man of deep character and
integrity, and he will make all Americans proud as a Justice on our highest
court. The son of an Italian immigrant, Judge Alito's appointment to the
Supreme Court is the realization of the American dream for this good man
and his family. I congratulate Judge Alito, his wife Martha, the Alito
children, and Judge Alito's mother Rose on this historic achievement and
momentous day in the life of our country.
Judge Alito replaces Justice Sandra Day O'Connor. Justice O'Connor was the first woman ever to sit on the Supreme Court, and she is one of the most admired Americans of our time, or any time. Our Nation is grateful to
Justice O'Connor for her extraordinary and dedicated public service, and
Laura and I wish her and John all the best.
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