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By Paul Zummo Posted in Uncategorized — Comments () / Email this page » / Leave a comment »

He did it! He devoted a paragraph of the speech to this very important issue. Here are Bush's words regarding federal judges:

Because courts must always deliver impartial justice, judges have a duty to faithfully interpret the law, not legislate from the bench. As president, I have a constitutional responsibility to nominate men and women who understand the role of courts in our democracy and are well qualified to serve on the bench, and I have done so.

The Constitution also gives the Senate a responsibility: Every judicial nominee deserves an up or down vote. Because one of the deepest values of our country is compassion, we must never turn away from any citizen who feels isolated from the opportunities of America.

Good to see the President throw down the gauntlet, and from what Herry Reid has said, it looks like we are on for a major fight.