Speech #990202051

I do not think we will have a lot of trouble confirming the nomination of Judge Scalia. The President picked the very best. but in this case he also happens to be an ItalianAmerican. There are millions of ItalianAmericans in this country. many of whom started with nothing. many of whom started with immigrant parents who saw that they got an education. all of whom have benefited from this magnificent country that permits all of us to share in its opportunities at every level. in every field of endeavor. So today I think we are witnessing the first step in the confirmation of the nomination of a new justice who will serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. who will serve with distinction. and who will have the credit of being the first ItalianAmerican to serve on that high court.