Hi, everybody. It's now been 45 days since I nominated Judge Merrick Garland to the Supreme1 Court. Judge Garland is a man of experience, integrity, and unimpeachable2 qualifications. Judge Garland is someone who Senate Republicans are on record saying is "a man of accomplishment3 and keen intellect;" a man who's "honest and capable;" a man whose "reputation is beyond reproach." Those are all quotes from Republicans in the Senate.
But so far, most Senate Republicans have refused to even meet with Judge Garland. Which means they've also refused to do their job and hold a hearing on his nomination4, or an up-or-down vote. But they've still found time to head home for recess5 over the next week.
This is an abdication6 of the Senate's responsibility. Every Supreme Court nominee7 since 1875 who hasn't withdrawn8 from the process has received a hearing or a vote. For over 40 years, there's been an average of 67 days between a nomination and a hearing. This time should be no different. This is not about partisan9 politics-it's about upholding the institutions that make our democracy work. 在線批改作文，<a href=http://www.zequeka.cn/jiaoshoulanmu/>易優(yōu)名師作文批改</a>
There's a reason Judge Garland has earned the respect of people from both political parties. As a young lawyer, he left a lucrative10 private firm to work in public service. He went to oversee11 the federal response to the Oklahoma City bombing. For the last 19 years, Judge Garland has served on the D.C. Circuit Court-often called "the Second Highest Court in the Land"-and for the past three years, he's served as that court's Chief Judge. In fact, Judge Merrick Garland has more federal judicial12 experience than any other Supreme Court nominee in history. With a brilliant mind, a kind spirit, and a good heart, he has dedicated13 his life to protecting our rights, and ensuring that the voices of everyday Americans are heard.
So there is absolutely no reason for Republican Senators to deny him the basic courtesy of a hearing and a vote-the same courtesy that has been extended to others. This refusal to treat a Supreme Court nomination with the seriousness it deserves is what makes people so cynical14 about Washington. That's why poll after poll shows a majority of Americans think Senate Republicans should do their job; give Judge Garland a hearing; and give Judge Garland a vote. 易優(yōu)作文批改系統(tǒng)，易優(yōu)作文打分、易優(yōu)作文評分評價(jià) <a href=http://www.zequeka.cn/jiaoshoulanmu/>易優(yōu)作文批改</A>
For all of our political differences, Americans understand that what unites us is far greater than what divides us. And in the middle of a volatile15 political season, it is more important than ever that we fulfill16 our duties-in good faith-as public servants. The Supreme Court must remain above partisan politics. I've done my job-I nominated someone as qualified17 as Merrick Garland. Now it's time for the Senate to do their job. Give Judge Garland a hearing. Give Judge Garland an up-or-down vote. Treat him-and our democracy-with the respect they deserve.
Thanks for listening, and have a great weekend.
1 supreme
adj.極度的，最重要的；至高的，最高的
參考例句：
It was the supreme moment in his life.那是他一生中最重要的時(shí)刻。 He handed up the indictment to the supreme court.他把起訴書送交最高法院。
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2 unimpeachable
adj.無可指責(zé)的；adv.無可懷疑地
參考例句：
He said all five were men of unimpeachable character.他說這五個(gè)都是品格完美無缺的人。 It is the revenge that nature takes on persons of unimpeachable character.這是自然對人品無瑕的人的報(bào)復(fù)。
3 accomplishment
n.完成，成就，（pl.）造詣，技能
參考例句：
The series of paintings is quite an accomplishment.這一系列的繪畫真是了不起的成就。 Money will be crucial to the accomplishment of our objectives.要實(shí)現(xiàn)我們的目標(biāo)，錢是至關(guān)重要的。
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4 nomination
n.提名，任命，提名權(quán)
參考例句：
John is favourite to get the nomination for club president.約翰最有希望被提名為俱樂部主席。 Few people pronounced for his nomination.很少人表示贊成他的提名。
5 recess
n.短期休息，壁凹（墻上裝架子，柜子等凹處）
參考例句：
The chairman of the meeting announced a ten-minute recess.會議主席宣布休會10分鐘。 Parliament was hastily recalled from recess.休會的議員被匆匆召回開會。
6 abdication
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n.辭職；退位
參考例句：
The officers took over and forced his abdication in 1947.1947年軍官們接管了政權(quán)并迫使他退了位。 Abdication is precluded by the lack of a possible successor.因?yàn)闆]有可能的繼承人，讓位無法實(shí)現(xiàn)。
7 nominee
n.被提名者；被任命者；被推薦者
參考例句：
His nominee for vice president was elected only after a second ballot.他提名的副總統(tǒng)在兩輪投票后才當(dāng)選。 Mr.Francisco is standing as the official nominee for the post of District Secretary.弗朗西斯科先生是行政書記職位的正式提名人。
8 withdrawn
vt.收回；使退出；vi.撤退，退出
參考例句：
Our force has been withdrawn from the danger area.我們的軍隊(duì)已從危險(xiǎn)地區(qū)撤出。 All foreign troops should be withdrawn to their own countries.一切外國軍隊(duì)都應(yīng)撤回本國去。
9 partisan
adj.黨派性的；游擊隊(duì)的；n.游擊隊(duì)員；黨徒
參考例句：
In their anger they forget all the partisan quarrels.憤怒之中，他們忘掉一切黨派之爭。 The numerous newly created partisan detachments began working slowly towards that region.許多新建的游擊隊(duì)都開始慢慢地向那里移動。
10 lucrative
adj.賺錢的，可獲利的
參考例句：
He decided to turn his hobby into a lucrative sideline.他決定把自己的愛好變成賺錢的副業(yè)。 It was not a lucrative profession.那是一個(gè)沒有多少油水的職業(yè)。
11 oversee
vt.監(jiān)督，管理
參考例句：
Soldiers oversee the food handouts.士兵們看管著救濟(jì)食品。 Use a surveyor or architect to oversee and inspect the different stages of the work.請一位房產(chǎn)檢視員或建筑師來監(jiān)督并檢查不同階段的工作。
12 judicial
adj.司法的，法庭的，審判的，明斷的，公正的
參考例句：
He is a man with a judicial mind.他是個(gè)公正的人。 Tom takes judicial proceedings against his father.湯姆對他的父親正式提出訴訟。
13 dedicated
adj.一心一意的；獻(xiàn)身的；熱誠的
參考例句：
He dedicated his life to the cause of education.他獻(xiàn)身于教育事業(yè)。 His whole energies are dedicated to improve the design.他的全部精力都放在改進(jìn)這項(xiàng)設(shè)計(jì)上了。
14 cynical
adj.(對人性或動機(jī))懷疑的，不信世道向善的
參考例句：
The enormous difficulty makes him cynical about the feasibility of the idea.由于困難很大，他對這個(gè)主意是否可行持懷疑態(tài)度。 He was cynical that any good could come of democracy.他不相信民主會帶來什么好處。
15 volatile
adj.反復(fù)無常的，揮發(fā)性的，稍縱即逝的，脾氣火爆的；n.揮發(fā)性物質(zhì)
參考例句：
With the markets being so volatile,investments are at great risk.由于市場那么變化不定，投資冒著很大的風(fēng)險(xiǎn)。 His character was weak and volatile.他這個(gè)人意志薄弱，喜怒無常。
16 fulfill
vt.履行，實(shí)現(xiàn)，完成；滿足，使?jié)M意
參考例句：
If you make a promise you should fulfill it.如果你許諾了，你就要履行你的諾言。 This company should be able to fulfill our requirements.這家公司應(yīng)該能夠滿足我們的要求。
17 qualified
adj.合格的，有資格的，勝任的，有限制的
參考例句：
He is qualified as a complete man of letters.他有資格當(dāng)真正的文學(xué)家。 We must note that we still lack qualified specialists.我們必須看到我們還缺乏有資質(zhì)的專家
