In his remarks just before Justice John Paul Stevens administered the oath to Roberts, Bush spoke about the 'historic occasion for our country' with Roberts' confirmation as chief justice. . ..…

Souter, 61, appointed by President George Bush in 1990. Moderate to liberal; fully shares Stevens' strong views against the majority on state sovereignty. . ..…

That's why observers have speculated that Rehnquist, or O'Connor, Republican state senator nominated by Reagan, might want to retire during Bush's tenure.. Rosenthal said Stevens often talked about how, Ill., he admired Chicago Alderman Charles Merriam, good-government, reform..…