President Biden on Thursday reiterated his campaign pledge to nominate a black woman to the Supreme Court, and said the nomination would be ready by the end of February.
“The person I will nominate will be someone of extraordinary qualifications, character, experience and integrity,” Biden told reporters at the White House. “And that person will be the first black woman ever nominated to the United States supreme court. It’s long overdue in my opinion.”
Biden added that he would make a decision on the nominee by the end of February.
“It’s my intention, my intention to announce my decision before the end of February,” Biden said. “Once I select a nominee, I’ll ask the Senate to move promptly on my choice.”
Justice Stephen Breyer, one of three liberal justices on the Court, formally announced on Thursday that he would retire by the summer recess, as long as his successor is confirmed by then.
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