Bush’s choice
ON CAPITOL HILL: Supreme Court nominee John G. Roberts Jr., right, meets with Sen. George Allen (R-Va.). Roberts told senators he has handled two pro bono cases personally: one for a man penalized in criminal and civil court for fraud, and one on behalf of welfare recipients in Washington. (Alex Wong / Getty Images)
Former Sen. Fred Thompson, left, arrives at Capitol Hill with John G. Roberts Jr. In previous testimony, Roberts has said that it is wrong “to infer a lawyer’s personal views from the positions that lawyers may advocate on behalf of a client in litigation.” (Win McNamee / Getty Images)
PROUD DAY: John G. Roberts Jr., 50, argued conservative positions on issues before the Supreme Court during his years as a lawyer for Republican administrations. (Shawn Thew / EPA)
NEARLY UPSTAGED: As President Bush formally announces his nomination of John G. Roberts Jr. for the Supreme Court, Roberts’ wife, Jane, and daughter, Josie, 5, stand by while 4-year-old Jack makes his own exuberant statement. (Charles Dharapak / AP)
REACTION: The Revs. Patrick Mahoney, center, and Rob Schenck lead a prayer in front of the Supreme Court at the same time President Bush was announcing the nomination of John G. Roberts Jr. (Joe Raedle / Getty Images)
EARLY IMPRESSIONS: Sen. Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.), right, with Sen. Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) during President Bush’s announcement. Both are on the Judiciary Committee that will debate John G. Roberts Jr.s nomination to the Supreme Court. (Yuri Gripas / AP)