Here we go: Biden, Obama, Garland. #SCOTUSpic.twitter.com/400OxvOzov
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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.
Obama notes that a majority of Republicans voted for Garland for the DC Circuit, as well as positive comments about him from CJ Roberts.
"I chose a serious man and an exemplary judge." - President Barack Obama, on his #SCOTUS nomination of Judge Merrick Garland
Obama: "Our Supreme Court really is unique. It's supposed to be above politics ... and it really should stay that way." #SCOTUS
Obama: "I simply ask for Republicans in the Senate to give him a fair hearing — and an up-or-down vote." #SCOTUS
If they don't move on the nomination, "The reputation of the Supreme Court will ultimately suffer. ... Our democracy will as well." #SCOTUS
Obama, on Garland: "He is the right man for the job. He deserves to be confirmed." #SCOTUSpic.twitter.com/xagr6gJ1eW
Garland chokes up, noting this as the best moment of his life other than when his wife agreed to marry him. #SCOTUSpic.twitter.com/FaLILpWZIJ
Garland notes, with laughter, that his eldest of two daughters is "adventurous" — hiking now & out of cell service. #SCOTUS
Garland speaks of the "trust" that the people of Oklahoma City put in the government during the bombing investigation. #SCOTUS
The Rose Garden ceremony concludes. #SCOTUSpic.twitter.com/4JNII1jTK1
VP Biden gave a little wave to someone in the audience as the trio walked back into the White House. #SCOTUS
Merrick Garland's wife, Lynn, and his younger daughter, Jessica, after today's Rose Garden #SCOTUS announcement.pic.twitter.com/qqyTw8LhRh
Solicitor General Verrilli & White House Chief of Staff McDonough, talking after today's #SCOTUS announcement.pic.twitter.com/hJ0nB1Oo9s
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