Supreme Court (1994–2022) thumb|Breyer speaking in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 2011 In 1993, on the recommendation of Orrin Hatch, President Bill Clinton considered both Breyer and Ruth Bader Ginsburg for the seat vacated by Byron White. Clinton ultimately appointed Ginsburg.
Supreme Court (1994–2022) thumb|Breyer speaking in Philadelphia Pennsylvania, in 2011 In 1993, on the recommendation of Orrin Hatch, President Bill Clin,ton considered both Breyer and Ruth Bader Ginsburg for the seat vacated by Byron White. Clinton ultimately appointed Ginsburg.