WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) today issued the following statement after being briefed on and reviewing a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) supplemental background investigation file related to the nomination of U.S. Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh:
“After careful consideration and having reviewed the facts presented, as well as the supplemental FBI file, I plan to vote to confirm Judge Kavanaugh. Since President Trump announced his nomination, I’ve been consistently impressed with Judge Kavanaugh’s commitment to upholding the Constitution as written; respecting the rule of law; and being a good husband, father, and public servant. That’s why I have been supportive of him throughout the confirmation process and why he continues to have my support. I also said from the beginning that Dr. Ford’s allegations should be taken seriously, as should any allegation of sexual assault, and I believe Chairman Grassley and his staff on the Judiciary Committee have investigated and addressed them fairly and transparently. This is not a decision I took lightly, but it is one I believe in strongly.”
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