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Senators react to nomination

Jul 19, 2005 - 23:16:02 CDT

By Associated Press

North Dakota Sens. Byron Dorgan and Kent Conrad said Tuesday they would give fair consideration to President Bush's nomination of federal appeals court judge John G. Roberts Jr. for a seat on the U.S. Supreme Court.

Dorgan and Conrad, both Democrats, said they want to learn more about Roberts, a conservative.

"This is the most important nomination President Bush has made," Dorgan said. "The Senate should approach this with an open mind and we should deal with it with respect and a real seriousness of purpose."

Roberts, 50, must be approved by the U.S. Senate in order to replace the retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor on the court.

Conrad, in a statement, said the court needs a "broadly respected legal-thinker" who will "bring common sense and respect for our country's traditions, history and values."

"Sen. Conrad is not going to prejudge this nominee," said Chris Thorne, a spokesman for Conrad. "He will give him an even chance at the starting gate."

Bush has said he wants a new justice confirmed and seated on the bench by the time the court convenes for its new term in October. Hearings are likely in late August or early September.

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