WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, issued the following statement on the president’s nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.

“My congratulations to Judge Barrett and her family. I look forward to reviewing her judicial record and other writings and following her confirmation hearings.

“This is a historic choice by the president. Judge Barrett is a highly qualified nominee. She will apply the law, not legislate from the bench.

“This Senate will give Judge Barrett full and fair consideration, and a timely vote on the Senate floor.”

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