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Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chairman G. K. Butterfield released a statement today in response to Senator Mitch McConnell asserting the Senate Republicans plan to move on with other legislative business, continuing the obstructionist rhetoric that has characterized the Supreme Court nomination dialogue:

“Today, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell restated his shortsighted and reckless plan to not hold hearings or even so much as meet with the U.S. Supreme Court candidate.  President Obama has fulfilled his duty by nominating Chief Judge Garland who is a highly qualified candidate.  We call on Senate Republicans to do their job and give Judge Garland full and fair consideration.  For the sake of our nation, the Republican obstructionist agenda must stop.  The American people deserve better.”

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Since its establishment in 1971, Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) have joined together to empower America’s neglected citizens and address their legislative concerns.  For more than 40 years, the CBC has consistently been the voice for people of color and vulnerable communities in Congress and has been committed to utilizing the full Constitutional power and statutory authority of the United States government to ensure that all U.S. citizens have an opportunity to achieve the American Dream.  To learn more about the Congressional Black Caucus, visit http://cbc-butterfield.house.gov.

Media inquiries: Tyler Clifford at (202) 226-9776 or Tyler.Clifford@mail.house.gov