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Communications Regarding Judicial Nominations Holland, James From: Holland, James Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 2:49 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Att achments: (b) (6) Resume.pdf Ryan, I've heard thatyou've moved over to DoJ. Congratulations! I was wondering if you had any time for a chat/coffee/lunch/drinks in the nearfuture? We're interested in recommending good District and Circuit judges as well as getting conservative pro-2nd Amendment US Attorneys placed throughout the country that will focus on prosecuting gun crimes. In that vein, I've attached the resume and some supporting documents for who- to the best of my knowledge , Hopefully I'm not wasting your time and you' re the right guy to send this stuffto. All the best, James P. Holland Federal Liaison -National Rifle Association 0001 Document ID: 0.7.420.581913 Holland, James From: Holland, James Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 11:37 AM To: Newman, Ryan (OLP) Subject: RE: Reconnecting and (b) (6) A little birdie told me that you may not be at this same email address forvery long. Whateverthe truth, we should meet up for a drink at your convenience sometime soon. Best, James from: Newman, Ryan {OlP) (mallto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 7:42 PM To: Holland, James <[email protected]> Subject: RE: Reconnecting and (b)(6) James, great to hear from you. Feel free to pass along recommendations. We should definitely catch up soon. Let me know when you have some free time. Take care, Ryan Ryan Newman Acting Assistant Attorney General Office of Legal Policy U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Ave, N.W. Washington, DC 20530 office: (202) 514-6131 I cell: (b) (6) From: Holland, James (mailto:[email protected]) Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 2:49 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Reconnecting and (b) (6) 0004 Document ID: 0.7.420.581917 Abe-gg, John (McConnell) Subject: SCOTUS Lot:ation: S-230 Start: Thursday, June 28, 2018 2:00 PM End: Thursday, June 28, 2018 3:00 PM Show Time As: Tentative Recurrence: (none) Organizer: Abegg, John (McConnell) Required Attendees: Davis, Mike (Judiciary-Rep); Lehman, Ted {Tillis}; ' Luther, Robert EOP/WHO'; Fragoso, Michael (OLP) I hope you will be able to attend a meeting tomorrow in our office to discuss the forthcoming vacancy on the Supreme Court. Please come to S-230 in the Capitol. Thank you. 0005 Document ID: 0.7.420.459656 Abe-gg, John (McConnell) Subject: SCOTUS Lot:ation: S-230 Start: Thursday, June 28, 2018 2:00 PM End: Thursday, June 28, 2018 3:00 PM Recurrence: (none) Meeting Status: Accepted Organizer: Abegg, John (McConnell) Required Attendees: Davis, Mike (Judiciary-Rep); Lehman, Ted {Tillis); ' Luther, Robert EOP/WHO'; Fragoso, Michael (OLP) I hope you will be able to attend a meeting tomorrow in our office to discuss the forthcoming vacancy on the Supreme Court. Please come to S-230 in the capitol. Thank you. 0006 Document ID: 0.7.420.459657 Abe-gg, John (McConnell) From: Abegg, John (McConnell) Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2018 10:50 AM To: 'Luther, Robert EOP/WHO'; 'Fragoso, Michael (OLP)' Subject: 'President's Nominee Should Be Considered Fairly' Please see below leader McConnell's remarks from t his morning, especially the following parts: ,he Senate will vote to confirm Justice Kennedy's successor this fall. This is not 2016. These aren't the final months of a second-term, constitutionally lame-duck presidency with a presidential election fast approaching. We are right in the middle of this president's first term. 1 0 my knowledge, nobody on either side has ever suggested before yesterday that the Senate should only process Supreme Court nominations in odd-numbered y ears. The sit uation today is much like when Justice Kagan was confirmed in 20 10. And when Justice Breyer was confi rmed in 1994. And Justice Souter, in 1990. In each case, the president was about a year and a half into his first term..... ,he president's nominee should be considered fairly and not be subjected to person al attacks. Unfortunately, far­ left special interest groups are already calling on Senate Democrats to oppose anyone on President Trump's long list of potential nominees. The ink wasn't even dry on Justice Kennedy 's resignation letter before my frie nd the Democratic Leader seemed to echo that, right here on the floor - that none of the exceptional legal minds on this list would be tolerable to him_ ,hink of that. These are 25 Americans from all over the country who have excelle"Cl in their professions. The idea that any of them - let alone all of them - would be automatically unacceptable is totally absurd. Unfortunately, I'm afraid this may just be a precursor of all the unfair attacks to come. both from inside and outside the Senate: From: Majority Leader McConnell Press (McConnell) Sent: Thursday, June 28, 201810:19 AM Subject: 'President's Nominee Should Be Considered Fairly' MITCH McCONNELL SENATE MAJORITY LEADER U . S . SENATOR f o r KENTUCKY For Immediate Release, Thursday , June 28, 2018 Contacts: Don Stewart, David Popp Robert Steurer, Stephanie Penn Release: https·//bit.ly/2Murz0w YouTube: https://bit.ly/2yX5zKy 'President's Nominee Should Be Considered Fairly' 'Unfortunately, far-left special interest groups are already calling on Senate Democrats to oppose anyone on President Trump's long listofpotential nominees ... Fortunately, we have every reason to expect an outstanding selection. President Trump's judicial nominations to date have reffected a keen understanding ofthe vital role that judges nlav in nur rnn.c:tit11tinnal nrrlPr - intPrnrPfinn fhP law fairlv ' 0007 Document ID: 0.7.420.18143 WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senate Maiority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the fol/owing remarks today on the Senate floor rega!ding yesfe!day's announcement from Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy that he will retire on July 31, 2018.- "First, I want to take another opportunity to pa y tribute to Justice Anthony Kennedy, who announced yesterday that he'll retire from active service and assume senior status at the end of July. Justice Kennedy deserves our sincere thanks for his service and our congratulations on a re markable career. He has served our nation on the federal bench for 43 years, thirty of which he spent as an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court_ "His contributions to American j urisprudence have been many. In particular, he's earned our gratitude for his steadfast defense of the vital First Amendment right to political speech_So we congratulate Justice Kennedy, his wife Mary, and their entire fa mily on this well-earned retirement. W e wish them every happiness during the additional time they'll get to spend together in the years ahead. •As I stated yesterday, the Senate stands ready to fulfill our constitutional role by offering advi ce and consent on President Trump's nominee to fill the vacancy that Justice Kennedy's retirement will create_The Senate will vote to confirm Justjce Kennedy's successor this fall_This is not 20 16. These aren't the final months of a second-term, constitutionally lame-duck presidency with a presidential election fast approaching_W e are right in the middle of this president's first term_ 10 my knowledge, nobody on either side has ever suggested before yesterday that the Senate should only process Supreme Court nominations in odd-numbered years. The situation today is much like when Justice Kagan was confi rmed in 2010_And when Justice Breyer was confirmed in 1994. And Justice Souter, in 1990. In each case , the president was about a y ear and a half into his first term. •so, just like in numerous other occasions, the process to confirm Justice Kennedy 's successor will take place this yea r_ As in the case of Justice Gorsuch. Senators will have the opportunity to meet with President Trump's nominee, examine his or her qualifications, and debate the nomination. I'm confident Chairman Grassley will capably lead the Judiciary Committee through the confirmation process that lies before us. "Toe president's nominee should be considered fa irly and not be subj ected to personal attacks_ Unfortunately, fa r-left special interest groups are already calling on Senate Democrats to oppose anyone on President Trump's long list of potential nominees. The ink wasn't even dry on Justice Kennedy's resignation letter before my friend the Democratic Leader seeme<l to echo that, right here on the floor - that none of the exceptional legal minds on this list would be tolerable to him. "Think of that. These are 25 Americans from all over the country who have excelled in their professions. The idea that any of them - let alone all of them - would be automatically unacceptable is totally absurd. Unfortunately, I'm afraid this may j ust be a precursor of all the unfajr attacks to come, both from inside and outside the Senate_ •Fortunately, we have every reason to expect an outstanding selection. President Trump's judicial nominations to date have reflected a keen understanding of the vital role that judges play in our constitutional order - interpreting the law fairly. Applying it even-handedly. Setting aside personal preferences and assessing what the law actually says. These traits have characterized the excellent nominees the president has already sent to the Senate_I look fo rward to another such nomination.• ffl. 0008 Document ID: 0.7.420.18143 Talley, Brett (OLP) From: Talley, Brett {OLP) Sent: Sunday, July 8, 2018 7:21 PM To: Abegg, John (McConnell); Davis, Mike (Judiciary-Rep) Subje ct: Short form packages Att achments: BK Short Bio.pdf; BK Top Talkers.pdf: ■Q>Jd short Bio.pdf: ■G>J(O■ Top Line.pdf;D;JJ® Top Line.pdf: ruJil!JJ Short Bio.pdf; IID;JI@W,hort Bio.pdf; ■aJR Top Line.pdf; IQ>IW)Short Bio.pdflQ>IWIITop Talkers.pdf Sorry forthe delay.
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