It is extraordinary that each of the three individuals this president [ George W. Bush] has nominated for the Supreme Court -… — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
Judges are appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. And it is our duty to ask questions on… — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
I had the privilege of chairing Judge Samuel Alito confirmation hearing in 1990. And at that time, he had practiced law for… — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
In an era when America is still too divided by race and by riches, Judge [Samuel] Alito has not written one single… — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
If confirmed, Judge [Samuel] Alito could serve on the court for generation or more. And the decisions he will make as justice… — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
Ultimately, the courts will make the final judgment whether the White House has gone too far. Independent and impartial judges must assess… — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
When I look at that record in light of the 1985 job application to the [Ronald] Reagan Justice Department, it's even more… — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
I believe that the Constitution is not hostile to the idea that national problems can be solved at the national level through… — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
In an era when too many Americans are losing their jobs or working for less, trying to make ends meet, in close… — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
In decision after decision on the bench, Judge [Samuel] Alito has excused abusive actions by the authorities that intrude on the personal… — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
It's disgraceful that year after year, Congress has bowed to the tobacco lobby and refused to act. — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
Sometimes a party must sail against the wind. We cannot heed the call of those who say it is time to furl the sail.… — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
The torture and other sadistic abuses of prisoners in Iraq have done immense damage already to America's reputation in the world, and the worst… — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
The great adventures which our opponents offer is a voyage into the past. Progress is our heritage, not theirs. What is right for us… — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
Justice Lewis Powell spoke for all of us when he said: Equal justice under law is perhaps the most inspiring idea of our society.… — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
Frankly, I don't mind not being President. I just mind that someone else is. — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
[W]ords are fine, but it has to be what a generation reads into those words. — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
Earlier this week ... scientists announced the completion of a task that once seemed unimaginable; and that is, the deciphering of the entire DNA… — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
She's a wonderful, wonderful person, and we're looking to a happy and wonderful night - ah, life. — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
I applaud the fact that the president has reached out to the members of Judiciary Committee. And I applaud. the fact that he has… — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
ur struggle is not with some monarch named George who inherited the crown - although it often seems that way. — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
We are giving assurance to the American families that help is on its way. — Edward Kennedy Copy Share Image
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