Anyone who thinks that this nomination is a foregone conclusion is sadly mistaken.

not a foregone conclusion.

I'm prepared to do everything I can to stop the nomination of Justice Pickering. We can do a lot better.

Anyone who thinks my story is anywhere near over is sadly mistaken.

Everyone kind of had it a foregone conclusion that Mike wouldn't be back, but you don't just get rid of guys without being able to replace them. We were fortunate that we were able to replace him with a great, great kicker.

is good evidence that Mr. Fitzgerald is, indeed, following this investigation to its logical conclusion, even if it reaches the highest levels of our government.