(Washington, D.C.) – Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray
(D-WA) announced that she intends to support Elena Kagan’s nomination as the
next Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court.
“After meeting with Solicitor General Elena Kagan and
examining her record, experience and testimony, I am confident that she has the
judgment and impartiality to serve our nation honorably on the Supreme Court.
She has consistently demonstrated that she is committed to a fair and independent approach to
rendering justice. And importantly, I believe she has proven that she will work
to ensure that the voices of
average families are represented on our nation’s highest court.
“Solicitor
General Kagan has a strong legal background and is a highly qualified choice
for the Supreme Court. When I met with her last May she struck me as thoughtful
and fair-minded in her approach to some of the most pressing legal issues we
face as a nation. She also presented an evenhanded view of our justice
system that gives me every assurance that any individual or group from
Washington state could stand before her and receive fair treatment.
“Elena Kagan’s nomination is also another step forward
to ensuring a court that is reflective of the country whose laws it safeguards.
We are now on the verge of having the most women to serve together on the court at any one time. While we still have work to do
to achieve a court that is truly representative of the full diversity of
American experiences, I am hopeful that we will continue to strive toward that
goal.”
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