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President George W. Bush looks on during the swearing-in ceremony for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito, Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2006 in the East Room of the White House, sworn-in by U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts. Alito's wife, Martha-Ann, their son Phil and daughter, Laura, are seen to the right. White House photo by Shealah Craighead

President Attends Swearing-In Ceremony for Associate Justice Samuel Alito

"During the confirmation process, the American people saw a man of character and legal brilliance. Like our fellow citizens, I was impressed by the dignity Sam -- by the dignity Sam Alito and his family displayed during the Senate hearings, and by the thoughtful scholarship and reverence of the Constitution that have always defined his approach to the law."

--President George W. Bush
February 1, 2006

RECENT CONFIRMATIONS

Judge Samuel A. Alito was confirmed as Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court on January 31, 2006.

Judge John Roberts was confirmed as Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court on September 29, 2005.

Susan Bieke Neilson was confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on October 27, 2005.

Thomas B. Griffith was confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on June 14, 2005.

Judge William H. Pryor Jr. was confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit on June 9, 2005.

Judge Richard Allan Griffin was confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on June 9, 2005.

Judge David McKeague was confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on June 9, 2005.

Justice Janice Rogers Brown was confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on June 8, 2005.

Justice Priscilla Owen was confirmed to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on May 25, 2005.

STILL PENDING IN THE U.S. SENATE

William Gerry Myers, III
First nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit on May 15, 2003
Former Solicitor of the Interior, Bill Myers of Idaho is a highly respected attorney who has extensive experience in the fields of natural resources, public lands, and environmental law. Currently in private practice, Mr. Myers enjoys widespread bipartisan support. Mr. Myers has been nominated to fill a vacancy on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit that has been designated a "judicial emergency" by the Judicial Conference of the United States. More »