NJDC Applauds Nomination of Elena Kagan to Supreme Court
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NJDC Applauds Nomination of Elena Kagan to Supreme Court; Calls for “Speedy and Successful” Confirmation
WASHINGTON, DC - The National Jewish Democratic Council (NJDC) welcomes President Barack Obama’s nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court of the United States. Ira N. Forman, NJDC CEO, issued the following statement about the nomination:
“NJDC praises President Obama’s nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court. She is a uniquely accomplished candidate with impressive academic and professional qualifications. Kagan brings with her a commitment to upholding our Constitutional values and a deep understanding of the needs of ordinary Americans. She will be a welcome addition to a Court that has become increasingly divided in favor of corporate interests and the wealthy.
Kagan’s nomination also represents an important step forward as women continue to take their rightful place on our nation’s highest court, as her confirmation would bring us to the historic precedent of three women seated on the Court at the same time. As American Jews, we also take special pride in seeing another member of our community nominated to the highest court in the land. We look forward to an expeditious and fair confirmation hearing, and a speedy and successful confirmation vote in the full Senate before the Court convenes in the fall.”
Ira N. Forman, who was in attendance at the roll-out this morning, is available for comment.
