From 1991 to 1993 and again from 2001 to 2007 , he was a nominee to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit .
He was Chief Judge of that court from 1997 to 2004 .
From 1991 to 1993 and again from 2001 to 2007 , Chief Judge was a Chief Judge to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit .
He was Chief Judge of that court from 1997 to 2004 .