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Roberts Does Not Waver, Despite Baseless Left Demands 9/13/2005 Washington, D.C. –– Concerned Women for America (CWA) praised John Roberts’ dignified answers to some very inappropriate questioning today.
The Senate Judiciary Committee questioned Roberts today on such issues as abortion, civil rights, judicial activism and the role of the Constitution. Despite the many inappropriate questions thrust at him, Roberts held to his convictions and answered only those questions which would not conflict with his presumed role of Supreme Court Chief Justice.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-California) today raised questions about Judge John Roberts’ faith as it would relate to his service as chief justice of the Supreme Court. “Her questions slyly implied that a Christian would have difficulty filling that position,” commented Wendy Wright, CWA’s Executive Vice President. “It is precisely this kind of anti-Christian religious litmus test that many Americans find deeply offensive. Our nation is founded on Judeo-Christian principles which have made it one of the freest nations in the world. Feinstein is dipping her toe into the very ugly, muddy waters of religious bigotry. America’s Founding Fathers considered religious beliefs to be an asset, even essential to public officeholders. Sadly, Sen. Feinstein apparently believes the opposite of those wise men to whom we owe gratitude for our free and strong country.”
Jan LaRue, CWA’s Chief Counsel, commented, “We firmly believe that Judge Roberts’ statements and opinions demonstrate his unequivocal belief in and deference to the text of the Constitution and the intent of the Founders. As the nation’s largest women's public policy organization, we believe that Judge Roberts’ expressed positions on gender equality, comparable worth and other so-called women’s issues are entirely consistent with the Constitution’s equal protection guarantees.”
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