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We respect the role of the Senate. We respect the authority of the Senate to look at the qualifications of Judge Roberts, and at…

— Alberto Gonzales

I was pleased to see that Chief Justice [John] Roberts refused to prejudge issues or make promises in exchange for confirmation votes. We're all…

— Jon Kyl

A chief justice's authority is really quite limited, and the dynamic among all the justices is going to affect whether he can accomplish much…

— John Roberts

I am told that very early on in this transition process, to expect that [Donald] Trump will announce his nominee for the Supreme Court.

— George Stephanopoulos

Even before the hearings that led to confirmation of Chief Justice Roberts, senators were saying they were reserving judgment on how they would vote…

— Dana Perino

When it comes to the Supreme Court, the American people have only two times when they have any input into how our Constitution is…

— Mike DeWine

It is a president's constitutional right to nominate a Supreme Court justice, and it is the Senate's constitutional right to act as a check…

— Mitch McConnell

I realize the voters elected President Obama in 2012, but they also, in 2014, elected enough Republican senators to gain a majority in the…

— Ron Johnson

The most important takeaway from the Supreme Court's decision in Trump v. United States is that Chief Justice John Roberts, with the approval of…

— Jamelle Bouie

Filling a vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court is a solemn process for our nation, and I hope Senate consideration of Judge Barrett will…

— Cindy Hyde-Smith

Having been on the front lines of the confirmation battles involving Chief Justice Roberts and Justice Alito, I know firsthand what is at stake…

— Wendy Long

Chief Justice Roberts is somebody I work with, somebody I admire, Justice Alito someone I knew when he was U.S. attorney, also admire.

— Rudy Giuliani