shawa
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 Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 10:36 pm Post subject: Rehnquist Will Stay on Supreme Court |
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I didn't see this posted here today, but thought it worth a comment
| Quote: | Rehnquist Says He'll Stay on Supreme Court
By RON FOURNIER and GINA HOLLAND, Associated Press Writers
Thu Jul 14,11:48 PM ET
WASHINGTON - Squelching rumors of his retirement, Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist said Thursday he will continue heading the Supreme Court while battling thyroid cancer. "I'm not about to announce my retirement," he said.
"I want to put to rest the speculation and unfounded rumors of my imminent retirement," Rehnquist, 80, said in a statement first disclosed by The Associated Press and later confirmed by the court. "I will continue to perform my duties as chief justice as long as my health permits."
Rehnquist issued the statement hours after being released from an Arlington, Va., hospital after being treated for two days with a fever.
President Bush had not been informed in advance about Rehnquist' statement but the White House welcomed the chief justice's announcement.
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This is good!
I am thankful that Justice Rehnquist has such a devotion to seeing a conservative Court that he will stay on.
This gives the President an easier time appointing a solid constitutionalist to replace O'Conner without a lot of bargaining.
When it looked like Rehnquist would retire, I was concerned
about having TWO openings at the same time, raising the opportunity of the Libs seeming REASONABLE in
saying we'll give you one and you give us one.
It's just easier to take on one battle at a time.
Rehnquist may have been swayed by the appalling display of the four female senators asking Justice O'Conner
to stay on the Court as Chief Justice.
WHAAAT!!! How very presumptuous of them, before Rehnquist has even
announced his retirement!!
God Bless You, Justice Rehnquist. I know your cancer and treatment must be very difficult.
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“I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink; but he whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves his conduct, will pursue his principles unto death.” (Thomas Paine, 1776) |
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