Hyde-Smith Statement on the Nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to Serve on the U.S. Supreme Court

Statement

U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today issued the following statement regarding Judge Amy Coney Barrett of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, who was nominated to be an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court by President Donald Trump following the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg:

"President Trump has exercised his right to put forth a nominee to fill a Supreme Court vacancy. In Judge Barrett, I believe President Trump has chosen a qualified conservative jurist who, if confirmed, will bring an important perspective to the Court.

"I look forward to being part of her historic and important confirmation process, which will follow precedent and regular Senate order. I take my constitutional "advice and consent' responsibility very seriously, and I will carefully weigh Judge Barrett's merits and qualifications and vote accordingly.

"Filling a vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court is a solemn process for our nation, and I hope Senate consideration of Judge Barrett will not descend into the dishonorable spectacle that Americans witnessed during the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh."

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