Sen. Sessions

Sen. Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.), following Sen. Feinstein, used his time to deliver a denunciation of judicial activism, which, he said, "threatens our judiciary."

"Even some members of our body" have encouraged the trend, Sessions said, endeavoring to give the court a "license to legislate."

He attacked, as well, references to the "standards of foreign nations" in judicial opinions even while declaring that "standards of morality" cannot be employed in the legislative practice.

Advocates "on the left and right" want a court that promotes their agendas. What the American people want, howeve, is a "fair and unbiased" umpire, he said.

"We must never abandon our ideal of unbiased judges."

"The people demand judges who follow, not make, the law," Sessions added. He said he thought Roberts was exactly that sort of judge.

By Fred Barbash |  September 12, 2005; 1:51 PM ET  | Category:  Confirmation Hearings
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