Quotes by Senator Joni Ernst on Supreme Court Nominations
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Quotes by Senator Joni Ernst on Supreme Court Nominations
THEN
2016

“We will see what the people say this fall and our next president, regardless of party, will be making that nomination.”
- Feb 25, 2016
- Feb 25, 2016
Des Moines Register, Feb 25, 2016
Joni Ernst supports delay in Supreme Court appointment
(retrieved 9/22/20)
NOW
2020

“[If] it is a lame-duck session, I would support going ahead with any hearings that we might have. And if it comes to an appointment prior to the end of the year, I would be supportive of that.”
July 17, 2020 -
July 17, 2020 -
Des Moines Register, July 17, 2020
Joni Ernst: If Trump has a Supreme Court nominee, Senate should hold hearings
(retrieved 9/22/20)
“The Supreme Court plays a fundamental role in the defense of our Constitution and in the protection of our rights and liberties. Once the president puts forward his nominee for the Supreme Court, I will carry out my duty—as a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee—to evaluate the nominee for our nation’s highest court.”
Sept 21, 2020 -
Sept 21, 2020 -
Office of Senator Joni Ernst, Sept 21, 2020
Ernst on Supreme Court Vacancy
(retrieved 9/22/20)