Honorable Kay Bailey Hutchison
United States Senator
Texas, RepublicanKay Bailey Hutchison was first elected to the U.S. Senate in 1993. Prior to that, she served as Texas State treasurer. She is vice-chair of the Senate Republican Caucus, making her the fourth-ranking member of the Republican Senate leadership. She received a law degree from the University of Texas in 1967. The following is excerpted from the January 25, 2006, Senate floor debate on the confirmation of Samuel Alito for associate justice.I rise today to support Judge Samuel Alito’s confirmation to the Supreme Court of the United States. Judge Alito’s 15 years of experience on the Third Circuit Court…
