Statement of U.S. Senator Russ Feingold On the Nomination of Judge Samuel Alito to the Supreme Court of the United States October 31, 2005 “Evaluating a nominee to the United States Supreme Court is a responsibility I take extremely seriously. The country deserves a thorough examination of Judge Alito's record and views, and I look forward to participating in that process. Because Supreme Court justices can have a uniquely significant impact on our country for years, even decades, I will have to be satisfied that this nominee has the highest level of ability, integrity, objectivity, temperament, and fairness before I will vote to confirm him.”

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