WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Steve King today issued the following

statement regarding the confirmation of Judge Alito to the U.S. Supreme

Court:

"The confirmation of Judge Alito today brought us closer to the beginning of

the restoration of our Constitution and the beginning of the end of judicial

activism. For years, our Constitutional rights have been diminished and even

eliminated by judges who use their positions to impose laws on the American

people rather than apply the law and Constitution to cases.

 The justices on the Supreme Court are given a lifetime appointment to serve

a unique role that affects every American every day. Judge Alito is a

Constitutional originalist. He has demonstrated his commitment to defending

the text and original intent of our Constitution; anything less ultimately

destroys the Constitution itself."

 King serves on the House Judiciary Committee.