Lindsey Graham Statement on Senate Judiciary Committee Vote on John Roberts Nomination

Senator Graham's official website ^ | September 22, 2004 | Lindsey Graham

[nuffsenuff]

I heard it live.

This is one of the best speeches I've heard anyone make about this matter in a long time.

[doug from upland]

Some people have been thrashing Lindsey because he goes off the reservation. I look for him to give big support to the next nominee.

[YaYa123]

nuffsenuff, I agree! Graham's speech was superb. He put the democrats to shame, he challenged the republicans, and it seemed to me, he spoke great truths about the process.

I hope folks who didn't get the chance to see Graham deliver his powerful speech, will take the time to read it.

[onyx]

Lindsey at his best!

[YaYa123]

I'm almost a perpetual Lindsey basher, that's why I wanted to be the one to post and praise his speech.

[TravisBickle]

And I really do like Senator Biden a lot. He said, "Don't ever question a senator's motive.

These are the type of words spoken by someone who has something to hide.

[CROSSHIGHWAYMAN]

Graham has innoculated himself for a future seat on the SCOTUS.

[ncountylee]

I too have been a Lindsey detractor, after his speech and solid support, I feel humbled and a bit ashamed.

Lindsey, for what it is worth, I salute you.

[GOP]

I see you couldn't pass up an opportunity to trash Lindsey while all other posters are giving him praise for his remarks.

[kentj]

He just delivered a black eye and bloody nose to all of those that have already declared the would vote no.

Based on the principles of Law by voting no they have clearly made their motive known.

Without openly questioning their motives Lindsey Gram has exposed them for the world to see.

This process "Law" is greater than politics and those who would rule by politics rather than Law are not believers in our Constitution and what it represents.

[TravisBickle]

No, I didn't mean Senator Graham's remarks. I meant the Biden quote.

[prognostigaator]

"That's all you can ask of anybody that comes through our gatekeeping here:.....................
Will you adhere to the law more than you'll adhere to anyone's political philosophy?"

[Malesherbes]

I join those on this thread who have bashed Lindsey Graham in the past (and may again), but he is very smart and very articulate, and this was an excellent speech. It should put people like Kennedy and Durbin and Schumer to shame (but that's impossible since they have no shame.)

[YaYa123]

I had to go back and read the comment of TravisBickle to understand he was commenting on Biden's secrets, not Graham's.

[Itzlzha]

And I really do like Senator Biden a lot. He said, "Don't ever question a senator's motive."

Can you question if the Senator actually said or wrote it? Or if he's PLAGARIZING again?

And if he's plagarizing again...can you question his motives THEN?!

[moose2004]

Thank you Senator Graham.

[prairiebreeze]

Senatorial rules of decorum aside, I sure as hell can question motives of how Senators vote and it's time the Pubs did too.

Politics is rearing its head like it has not done before. But here's what I worry about, sir: Our day will come. There will be a Democratic president, probably in my lifetime. (LAUGHTER) The pressure that they're feeling, we're going to feel

Unfortunately, Pubs have too often demonstrated their response to pressure is to roll over.

All that said, there are good things in this speech, so I'll give Graham hat-tips where deserved. ping.

[Jim_Curtis]

There will be a Democratic president, probably in my lifetime. (LAUGHTER)

I fail to see the humor.

[TravisBickle]

I guess it was awkward the way it was written. In fact, it looks like Graham has made kind of a gentle stab at the Democrats by throwing out Biden's quote.

But I think it also goes to show how the Senate has an inherent arrogance.