tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331361569911408612.post2355053913046347708..comments2024-03-27T17:21:24.219-04:00Comments on OUTTAKE BLOG™: Openly Gay New Federal JudgeCharlotte Robinsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13409719695261294226noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7331361569911408612.post-10242257392638796582011-07-19T06:30:51.713-04:002011-07-19T06:30:51.713-04:00As the first openly gay man to be confirmed as a f...As the first openly gay man to be confirmed as a federal judge, Paul Oetken is living proof that it really does get better. His confirmation moves us one step closer toward equality. But long after today, what the history books will remember about Paul are his achievements as a fair and brilliant judge, his unwavering dedication to public service and the Constitution of the United States, and his commitment to the rule of law.<br />As the first openly gay man to be confirmed as a federal judge and to serve on the federal bench, he will be a symbol of how much we have achieved as a country in just the last few decades.<br /><br />Senator Charles Schumer, (D-New York)Senator Schumernoreply@blogger.com