Fidelis statement on Miers Nomination

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 — Following the nomination of White House Counsel Harriet Miers to serve as Associate Justice for the United States Supreme Court, Fidelis President Joseph Cella released the following statement: We look forward to learning more about Harriet Miers' commitment to the Constitution and background in the days and weeks to come, and hope that the vetting process by all groups is dignified and respectful. It has been our expectation the President would ignore the call by some Republicans and the Left to maintain balance on the Supreme Court, and that he would select a nominee who is faithful to the Constitution and not legislate from the bench. We hope and pray Ms. Miers will be such a nominee-a qualified nominee in the mold of Justices Scalia and Thomas, as the President promised the American people. Given President Bush's long personal and working relationship with her, we trust the President knows whether she fits that profile. Ms. Miers is viewed by many as an unknown quantity, thus disappointment, confusion and natural fears about her commitment to the Constitution have emerged. Given the deeply disappointing records of Justices Kennedy and Souter, we hope these concerns are allayed. Knowing Ms. Miers' advocacy on behalf of excellent judicial nominees, and apparent devotion to her faith offers some reassurance to those concerned. Nevertheless, this process has just begun and more questions about her commitment to the Constitution need to be answered.

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