“With the re-nomination of Judge Raymond L. Finch for another ten year term, our complement of federal judges has been filled and I will work to ensure that both nominations work their way smoothly through the Senate process.”

Last November, the White House nominated Assistant U.S. Attorney Curtis V. Gomez to fill the other federal judgeship in the territory. “I believe that both of these gentlemen are highly qualified, and in the case of case of Judge Finch, experienced to fulfill the responsibilities to which they are being appointed.”