July 20, 2005
For Immediate Release
Contact:

Francesca Jensen
Interim Director of Communications
National Coalition for the Protection of Children & Families
513/521-6227, ext. 111

Cincinnati – The National Coalition for the Protection of Children & Families is encouraged by President Bush’s recent U.S. Supreme Court nomination of U.S. Circuit Court Judge John Roberts.

“Judge Roberts possesses not only the intellectual aptitude to fill the Supreme Court role, but also the commitment to strictly interpret the Constitution and not legislate from the bench,” said Rick Schatz, president and CEO of the National Coalition. 

Judge Roberts, if elected by the Senate to the U.S. Supreme Court, will assume the position of retiring Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. 

“It is in the best interest of our country to fill Justice O’Connor’s vacancy as quickly as possible,” added Schatz.  “With Roberts’ credentials as a D.C. Circuit Court Judge and previous clerk for chief justice Rehnquist, there is no reason for the Senate to prolong the confirmation process.”

Judge Roberts’ final remarks last night at the nomination were especially encouraging:  “I also want to acknowledge my children, my daughter Josie, my son Jack, who remind me every day why it's so important for us to work to preserve the institutions of our democracy.”

“Judge Roberts has a clear commitment to his children and family.  I believe he will continue to protect the foundations and institutions of the Constitution by carrying this conviction with him to the Supreme Court,” said Schatz.