Supreme Court Justice Resigns

Fox News reports that Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor has
submitted a letter of resignation to the President. Following is the text
of her letter:

"Dear President Bush,

This is to inform you of my decision to retire from my position as an
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States,
effective upon the nomination and confirmation of my successor.

It has been a great privilege indeed to have served as a member of the
Court for 24 Terms.

I will leave it with enormous respect for the integrity of the Court and
its role under our constitutional structure.

Sincerely,

Sandra Day O'Connor"

Now, the battle for a new Supreme Court Justice begins.