This is not a decision I take lightly," Obama says, noting the "rigorous and comprehensive process" engaged in. #SCOTUS
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Obama: "Today I am nominating Merrick Brian Garland to join the Supreme Court."
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Obama spending a significant time discussing Garland's role overseeing the Oklahoma bombing prosecution—& Garland's view of its importance.
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Obama does not mention death penalty was sought & obtained for Timothy McVeigh, who is 1 of only 3 federal executions in the past 50 years.
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Obama notes that a majority of Republicans voted for Garland for the DC Circuit, as well as positive comments about him from CJ Roberts.
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Obama: "Our Supreme Court really is unique. It's supposed to be above politics ... and it really should stay that way."
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Obama: "I simply ask for Republicans in the Senate to give him a fair hearing — and an up-or-down vote."
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If they don't move on the nomination, "The reputation of the Supreme Court will ultimately suffer. ... Our democracy will as well."
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Obama, on Garland: "He is the right man for the job. He deserves to be confirmed."
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Garland chokes up, noting this as the best moment of his life other than when his wife agreed to marry him.
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Garland notes, with laughter, that his eldest of two daughters is "adventurous" — hiking now & out of cell service.
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Garland speaks of the "trust" that the people of Oklahoma City put in the government during the bombing investigation.
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The Rose Garden ceremony concludes.
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VP Biden gave a little wave to someone in the audience as the trio walked back into the White House.
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Merrick Garland's wife, Lynn, and his younger daughter, Jessica, after today's Rose Garden
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Solicitor General Verrilli & White House Chief of Staff McDonough, talking after today's
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@chrisgeidner they finally let@JoeBiden out of his rubber roomThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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@chrisgeidner@WillMcAvoyACN where's everyone else? LolThanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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