I enthusiastically support his nomination and urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to do the same. With that, mr. President , i yield the floor. Center from rhode island. Thank you, mr. President. There are few moments in the life of the nation when the people are presented with a single choice that directly affects what equality before the law will mean for the next generation. The opportunity to grant a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court of the United States is one of those moments. The United States Supreme Court justice will break the deadlock that is constrained the course since the passing of judge scalia come and visit bodies unprecedented refusal to act on chief Justice Merrick garland nomination to fill the vacancy during the final year of president obamas second term. We must consider this nomination in its historical context. Chief justice garland was one of the most qualified nominees of the Supreme Court in generations here after meeting with him and moving