Washington, Jan 31, 2006 -

U.S. Representative John Carter (TX-31) made the following statement after the Senate confirmed Samuel Alito’s nomination to the Supreme Court this morning: 

“I applaud my colleagues in the Senate for confirming Judge Samuel A. Alito’s nomination to the highest court in our country. Justice Alito brings more judicial experience than any Supreme Court nominee in over 70 years; and his impeccable credentials prove that he will promote judicial restraint, not activism,” Congressman Carter said. “In my 20 years on the bench, I gained awareness first-hand of the great responsibilities of the court in shaping our society. I believe that Justice Alito’s experience and respect for the court will serve our judicial system and nation well in the years to come.”