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Statement of Senator Ron Wyden
on the Retirement of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor
July 1, 2005
Washington, DC – U.S.
Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) today released the following statement
on the retirement of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor from the
United States Supreme Court:
“Sandra Day O’Connor
has been a true pioneer throughout her distinguished career in
public service, and particularly as the first woman to serve on
the U.S. Supreme Court. America has benefited greatly from Justice
O’Connor’s intellect, independence, solid judgment
and her unwavering dedication to equal justice under the law.
“As this historic figure
leaves the bench, it will take a wise, fair-minded and independent
jurist to take her place as one of America’s most respected
justices. I hope that her successor’s nomination and confirmation
process will be marked by the spirit of bipartisanship and cooperation
that the American people deserve.”
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