Bush says religion a criterion for selecting Miers for court

Thursday, October 13, 2005

WASHINGTON -- President Bush said Wednesday his advisers were telling conservatives about Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers' religious beliefs because they are interested in her background and "part of Harriet Miers' life is her religion."

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