Diary Entry - 11/07/1987
Key Facts
President Reagan speaks with Justice Douglas H. Ginsburg, nominee for Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
The President and First Lady watch the movie "Love in the Afternoon."
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A morning call Bill Bennett wants me to ask Ginsburg to withdraw. I told him that was absolutely impossible. Later a call from Ginsburg that he wanted to withdraw. Well this I couldn’t say no to. It looks increasingly that he can not be confirmed & he’s taken enough abuse. Today at 2 P.M. in a very dignified manner he announced his withdrawal in the W.H. press room. That then became the top weekend story.
Now the good news—the day was beautiful & I got in a horse back ride. Nancy must wait a bit longer before getting back in the saddle.
