Smith Statement on President Trump's Supreme Court Nominee Judge Neil Gorsuch

Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement this evening after President Donald Trump announced his nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.

“President Trump made clear his intention to nominate a judge who could follow in the footsteps of conservative Justice Antonin Scalia, and I am optimistic his selection of Judge Neil Gorsuch will fulfill this promise,” Smith said. “Justice Scalia commanded the respect of jurists across the political spectrum due to his intellectual approach and commitment to the rule of law. Judge Gorsuch’s record on the bench appears to reflect these important qualities.

“As a Member of the House, I do not have a vote on filling Supreme Court vacancies, but I look forward to learning more about Judge Gorsuch and hope further examination of his record will convey a commitment to ensuring the Constitution is upheld.”