"Unfortunately, we are seeing a disturbing pattern, where too often judicial confirmations are being turned into ideological battles.... They seek to undermine the nominations of candidates who agree with my philosophy that judges should interpret the law, not try to make law from the bench."
President Bush, 3/13/02, http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/03/20020313-8.html
VERSUS
"Once competency is established, the most important qualification for a judge is commitment to following the law as it is written - regardless of personal philosophy.
Justice Priscilla Owen is clearly competent, but her record demonstrates a results-oriented streak that belies supporters' claims that she strictly follows the law."
San Antonio Express News, 7/21/02, http://www2.mysanantonio.com/aboutus/expressnews/archive/
President Bush, 3/13/02, http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/03/20020313-8.html
VERSUS
"Once competency is established, the most important qualification for a judge is commitment to following the law as it is written - regardless of personal philosophy.
Justice Priscilla Owen is clearly competent, but her record demonstrates a results-oriented streak that belies supporters' claims that she strictly follows the law."
San Antonio Express News, 7/21/02, http://www2.mysanantonio.com/aboutus/expressnews/archive/