He looked me square in the eye and said that they didn't take place, ... I must take Judge Roberts at his word.

to elevate Roberts, Ayres said. ''It makes a whole lot of sense to switch Judge Roberts over to the chief justice position.

As a result of his racquetball endeavors, he injured his eye.

Right now it seems like the uncertainty would make senators more circumspect with Roberts.

I didn't hear the conversation but Mr. Stephens explained to Mr. Roberts that he had plans for me and I'd be all right.

That's what President Bush found in Judge Roberts and what he'll look for in the nominee for the new vacancy. The president has a constitutional responsibility to nominate someone to the bench, and no one should have veto power over the president's constitutional responsibility.