Date: October 27, 2005 6:54:34 AM PDT
Subject: [Spy News] Harriet Miers Withdraws Nomination
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Harriet Miers Withdraws Nomination
By Fred Barbash
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, October 27, 2005; 9:27 AM
Harriet Miers withdrew this morning as a nominee for the U.S. Supreme
Court.
In announcing the decision, Miers and President Bush cited their
concern with the requests of members of the Senate Judiciary
Committee for documents dealing with her work as White House Counsel
that the administration has chosen to withhold as privileged.
But the Miers nomination to replace Justice Sandra Day O'Connor was
in deep trouble, with little support in the Senate, open criticism
from many Senators of both parties, and an outpouring of opposition
from conservative activists and intellectuals.
Miers told the president in a letter of withdrawal that she
was "concerned that the confirmation process presents a burden for
the White House and our staff that is not in the best interests of
the country."
Bush responded that he was "reluctantly" accepting the decision.
"I nominated Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court because of her
extraordinary legal experience, her character, and her conservative
judicial philosophy," he said in a statement. But, he said, "I
understand and share her concern . . . about the current state of the
Supreme Court confirmation process.
"It is clear that Senators would not be satisfied until they gained
access to internal documents concerning advice provided during her
tenure at the White House -- disclosures that would undermine a
President's ability to receive candid counsel.
"Harriet Miers' decision," Bush said, "demonstrates her deep respect
for this essential aspect of the Constitutional separation of powers -
- and confirms my deep respect and admiration for her.
"I am grateful for Harriet Miers' friendship and devotion to our
country.
"And I am honored that she will continue to serve our Nation as White
House Counsel," he said. My responsibility to fill this vacancy
remains. I will do so in a timely manner."
© 2005 The Washington Post Company
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