President Bush on Rehnquist

Bush Says He Will Move Quickly to Name Rehnquist Successor - New York Times

Mr. Bush called the chief justice, who swore him in on Inauguration Day despite his battle with cancer, 'a man of character and dedication' and a great American.
"There are now two vacancies on the Supreme Court, and it will serve the best interests of the nation to fill those vacancies promptly," Mr. Bush said. "I will choose in a timely manner a highly qualified nominee to succeed Chief Justice Rehnquist."

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