Obama Statement on the Withdrawal of the Nomination of Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court
Thursday, October 27, 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Washington Contact: Robert Gibbs or Tommy Vietor, (202) 228-5511
Illinois Contact: Julian Green, (312) 886-3506
Date: October 27, 2005
Obama Statement on the Withdrawal of the Nomination of Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Barack Obama (D-IL) today released the following statement about the withdrawal of the nomination of Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court:
"Earlier this morning, the White House announced the withdrawal of the nomination of Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court.
"This decision provides the President with a unique opportunity as he searches for a nominee to replace Ms. Miers - an opportunity to bring the nation together and name someone who has the qualifications, the experience, and the independence to serve the United States as a Supreme Court Justice. That is what the American people are looking for, and that is what our country deserves from a President who has often pledged to be a uniter, and not a divider."