WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo today introduced Idaho Court of Appeals Judge Amanda K. Brailsford at her nomination hearing before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee. Both Risch and Crapo are encouraging all senators to support Brailsford.

Select excerpts from Senator Risch’s remarks are below. Watch the full video of his remarks HERE.

“If confirmed, Judge Brailsford would not only be the first woman to serve in this role in Idaho, but also one of the most qualified nominees that I’ve seen move onto our federal bench in Idaho.

“Judge Brailsford was born in Hagerman, Idaho, and received her degree summa cum laude from the University of Idaho, one of the finest law schools in the United States of America... She began her career in private practice, working nearly 20 years at a law firm before starting her own civil litigation firm in Boise."

“…Judge Brailsford has significant qualifying experience in civil and criminal matters, and would practice respect for the Constitution and the rule of law we demand in Idaho from our federal bench.

“For these reasons, it is my honor to recommend Judge Amanda Brailsford to you, and I look forward to supporting her nomination on the floor, which I am confident you will move expeditiously.”

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