Chamber Statement Regarding Supreme Court Nominee

Tuesday, July 20, 2005

Washington, D.C. – United States Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas Donohue made the following statement, regarding the White House nomination for the Supreme Court, announced earlier this evening.

"Judge John G. Roberts, Jr., the president's nominee for the Supreme Court, has a strong legal background, an appropriate judicial demeanor and relationships and experience with people and issues along the political spectrum," said Donohue.

"He is highly regarded and well respected by the legal and business communities. The Chamber looks forward to the exchange between the judge and the Senate and will participate in the process as appropriate."

The U.S. Chamber is the world's largest business federation representing more than three million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region.