This great lady, born in El Paso, Texas, rose above the obstacles of an earlier time and became one of the most admired Americans of our time. When President Ronald Reagan appointed Justice O'Connor 24 years ago, Americans had high expectations of her, and she has surpassed those expectations in the performance of her duties. Many years ago, Sandra Day O'Connor chose the path of public service, and she served with distinction as a legislator and a judge in Arizona before joining the Supreme Court. Today, however, is a day to honor the contributions of a fine citizen and a great patriot. In a letter to President Bush, OConnor said she needed to spend more time with her husband and would leave her post after the confirmation of her successor. I will choose a nominee in a timely manner so that the hearing and the vote can be completed before the new Supreme Court term begins. The Nation also deserves a dignified process of confirmation in the United States Senate, characterized by fair treatment, a fair hearing, and a fair vote. The Nation deserves and I will select a Supreme Court Justice that Americans can be proud of. I have directed my staff, in cooperation with the Department of Justice, to compile information and recommend for my review potential nominees who meet a high standard of legal ability, judgment, and integrity and who will faithfully interpret the Constitution and laws of our country.Īs well I will continue to consult, as will my advisers, with Members of the United States Senate. I will be deliberate and thorough in this process. Under the Constitution, I am responsible for nominating a successor to Justice O'Connor. Justice O'Connor's great intellect, wisdom, and personal decency have won her the esteem of her colleagues and our country. Throughout her tenure she has been a discerning and conscientious judge and a public servant of complete integrity. Justice O'Connor had served on the Court since. Sandra Day O'Connor joined the Nation's highest court in 1981 as the first woman ever appointed to that position. Soon after the Court decided the last of its cases in June, Sandra Day O'Connor announced her plan to retire.
Today, she has the gratitude of her fellow citizens, and she and John and their family have our respect and good wishes. America is proud of Justice O'Connor's distinguished service, and I'm proud to know her. In a letter released on Tuesday, the 88-year-old said. Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman appointed to the Supreme Court and a key swing vote on issues such as abortion and the death penalty, said Friday she is retiring. A short time ago, I had a warm conversation with Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, who has decided to retire from the Supreme Court of the United States. Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day OConnor has announced she is withdrawing from public life after being diagnosed with dementia.
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