Congresswoman Matsui Statement in Support of Goodwin Liu's Nomination to Appellate Court

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Thursday, May 19, 2011

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Congresswoman Matsui Statement in Support of Goodwin Liu's Nomination to Appellate Court

CA Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-Sacramento) issued the following statement in support of President Obama's nomination of Goodwin Liu as an appellate court jurist. The U.S. Senate is scheduled to hold a vote on Liu's nomination today, and 60 votes are needed to file cloture:

Goodwin Liu is a renowned legal scholar, an award-winning teacher, and a respected lawyer. He has rich experience in both government and private practice, and prominent lawmakers from both sides of the aisle have praised his intellectual honesty, open-mindedness, and firm commitment to faithfully follow the law.

I have personally known Goodwin for a number of years and know that he has both the temperament and the intellect to be an effective appellate jurist. Although I regret that his confirmation has been delayed for this long, I encourage the Senate to do the right thing and confirm his nomination.

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