Bush picks Miers for High Court

Supreme Court justice nominee Harriet Miers speaks during a press conference with US President George W. Bush at the White House in Washington, DC, Monday, October 3, 2005. Bush announced his choice of Miers as the replacement for retiring justice Sandra Day O'Connor. (Xinhua/AFP photo)

Bush announced his choice of Harriet Miers as the replacement for retiring justice Sandra Day O'Connor at the White House in Washington, DC, Monday, October 3, 2005. (Xinhua/AFP photo)