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President Bush Defends Miers

President Bush took time Saturday morning to clarify his reasons for picking Harriet Miers for the Supreme Court position that is being left vacant by retiring Justice Sandra Day O`Connor in his radio address to the nation.

"Harriet Miers was born and raised in Dallas, Texas, where she attended the public schools. When illness struck her family, Harriet went to work to help pay for her own college education. She stayed close to home in Dallas to attend Southern Methodist University, and received a Bachelor`s Degree in mathematics," Bush said.

"No Supreme Court nominee in the last 35 years has exceeded Harriet Miers` overall range of experience in courtroom litigation, service in federal, state and local government, leadership in local, state and national bar associations, and pro bono and charitable activities." Bush went on to say.