Thank you.

I stand before you today to fulfill one of my highest and most important duties

under the United States Constitution

the nomination of a Supreme Court Justice. This is my third such nomination after Justice.

This is my third such nomination

after Justice Gorsuch and Justice Kavanaugh and it is a very proud

moment indeed.

Over the past week our nation has mourn the loss of a true American legend.

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a legal giant and a pioneer for women.

Her extraordinary life and legacy will inspire Americans for generations to come.

Now we gather in the Rose Garden to continue our never ending task of ensuring equal

justice and preserving the impartial rule of law. Today it is my honor to nominate one of our nation's most brilliant and gifted

legal minds to the Supreme Court. She is a woman of unparalleled achievement, towering intellect, sterling credentials, and unyielding

loyalty to the Constitution, Judge Amy Koney Barrett. We're also joined by Amy's husband, Jesse. Thank you Jesse very much. And their seven beautiful children, congratulations to you all.

Very special day.

With us as well are the First Lady, thank you First Lady.

Thank you first lady.

Along with Vice President Mike Pence and his amazing wife Karen,

thank you very much. Vice President Mike Pence and his amazing wife Karen.

Thank you very much.

Judge Barrett is a graduate of Rhodes College and the University of Notre Dame Law School. At Notre Dame, she earned a full academic scholarship, served as the executive editor of the law review,

graduated first in her class, and received the law schools award for the best

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