Share. Both covered amenities. Good afternoon, everybody. Thanks for coming. Last night the president was honored to announce judge neil gorsuch as his nominee to serve as the next justice of the Supreme Court. It was an unbelievably phenomenal evening. After being announced, judge gorsuch met with maureen and father scalia as someone of you have reported, his first call after coming back behind the podium was to Merrick Garland who also has come out to say judge gorsuch deserves a fair hearing. In less than 24 hours, he received a widespread praise from across the political spectrum as an inspired choice with sterling academic credentials, a brilliant legal mind, and a steadfast commitment to constitutional principles. During his long career in public service, judge gorsuch enjoyed bipartisan approval having previously been confirmed by voice vote to the u. S. Court of appeals for the 10th circuit. In fact, 12 current Democratic Senators including minority leader Chuck Schumer, fine f