Q. Looking ahead, what are the political considerations the President is taking into consideration as he looks at his potential nominee to replace Sandra Day O’Connor?
SCOTT McCLELLAN: Well, I think, first, we ought to step back and recognize what an historic day this is –
Q. Okay, done. (Laughter.)
MR. McCLELLAN: — and celebrate the swearing-in of the 17th Chief Justice of the United States. . .
