“I’m thrilled to see the president nominate a judge who has a proven record of protecting our inalienable rights, upholding the rule of law, and adhering to the Constitution’s original intent. I hope to see the Senate swiftly confirm Judge Kavanaugh.” — Rep. Rob Wittman, R-1st, on Facebook
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“As Americans we have a responsibility to stand for our civil liberties and our Constitution and to ensure that whoever sits on the Supreme Court will protect our freedoms and ensure all Americans have equal opportunity, justice and fairness. I have very serious concerns about Mr. Kavanaugh’s commitment to those values.” — Rep. Don McEachin, D-4th, on Facebook
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“The Supreme Court serves as a check against the other branches of government. Judge Kavanaugh is one of the most qualified individuals in the country to serve on the Supreme Court. He is a brilliant leader amongst his peers, a graduate of Yale Law School, and a distinguished lecturer at Harvard Law School. Of his 48 clerks, 39 have gone on to clerk at the Supreme Court. He has enjoyed a long, impressive career of public service, including clerking for Justice Kennedy, and his record demonstrates a commitment to impartiality and faithful adherence to the U.S. Constitution.” — Rep. Dave Brat, R-7th, on Facebook
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“The nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh will threaten the lives of millions of Americans for decades to come and will morph our Supreme Court into a political arm of the right wing Republican Party.” — former Gov. Terry McAuliffe, a Democrat and possible 2020 hopeful.
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“President Trump has chosen an individual with a distinguished career on the federal bench who has proven that he respects the Constitution’s place in our system of government and is committed to upholding the principles enumerated in our nation’s most sacred document. So I am hopeful that the Senate will act swiftly on Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination.” — Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-6th, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee
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“Americans’ preexisting conditions coverage. Women’s freedom. Environmental protection. Gun reform. Election reform. Limits on the president’s power, as Trump faces investigation. That’s #WhatsAtStake with this Supreme Court pick. Kavanaugh is more conservative than Gorsuch.” — Rep. Don Beyer, D-8th, on Twitter
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“Last night, with Judge Kavanaugh, the American people saw the heart and humility of the man I have known for 20 years, who is a man of great character, integrity and professionalism who reveres the Constitution and the rule of law.” — Rep. Barbara Comstock, R-10th, on Twitter
