Sen. Cardin Issues Remarks on Kavanaugh Confirmation to Supreme Court
October 05, 2018
October 05, 2018
WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Sen. Benjamin Cardin, D-Maryland, issued the following floor remarks:
"Mr. President, I have read the FBI report. I listened to the Judiciary Committee hearings, including the second hearing with Dr. Ford and Judge Kavanaugh. I reviewed Judge Kavanaugh's opinions as a judge and his public record during his tenure in the White House.
"Based on his record, I cannot support his nomination for a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court . . .
"Mr. President, I have read the FBI report. I listened to the Judiciary Committee hearings, including the second hearing with Dr. Ford and Judge Kavanaugh. I reviewed Judge Kavanaugh's opinions as a judge and his public record during his tenure in the White House.
"Based on his record, I cannot support his nomination for a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court . . .