'Merrick Garland was born in the land of Lincoln' says President Obama

March 16, 2016 20:57

"He was born and raised in the Land of Lincoln...in my home state of Illinois," President Obama said while introducing Chief Judge Merrick Garland, whom the President has nominated as a judge to the US Supreme Court.

"Merrick graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law, and the early years of his legal career bear all the...marks of excellence," the President added.

Merrick graduated magna cum laude from Harvard Law, and the early years of his legal career bear all the...marks of excellence," Obama added.

"He walked away from a comfortable and lucrative law practice to return to public service," he said.

Merrick accepted a low-level job as a federal prosecutor in President George H W Bush's administration," the President added.

"He quickly made a name for himself, going after corrupt politicians and violent criminals,"the President said.

"He earned overwhelming bipartisan praise from senators and legal experts alike," he added.

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