Asks Quote by Chuck Grassley

Because judges may not issue advisory opinions, judicial nominees may not do so either, especially on issues likely to come before the court. That…

— Orrin Hatch

No matter how badly senators want to know things, judicial nominees are limited in what they may discuss. That limitation is real, and it…

— Orrin Hatch

Senator, my answer is that the independence and integrity of the Supreme Court requires that nominees before this committee for a position on that…

— John Roberts

While the president is to nominate that individual [to Supreme Court], we in the Senate must provide our advice and consent. This function is…

— Mike DeWine

Supreme Court nominees should know without any doubt that their job is not to impose their own personal opinions of what is right and…

— Chuck Grassley

We must remember that judicial nominees are constrained in what they may discuss and how they may discuss it.

— Orrin Hatch

The Constitution gives the president the power to appoint, upon the advice and consent of a majority of the Senate, and it plainly does…

— John Jay Hooker

Let there be no reservation or doubt that I believe the Senate should vote on each and every judicial appointment made by the President…

— Johnny Isakson

Supreme Court nominees should be individuals who not only understand, but truly respect the equal roles and responsibilities of different branches of government and…

— Chuck Grassley

I believe [filibustering judicial nominees] is in violation of the Constitution

— Saxby Chambliss

The Senate should refuse to confirm nominees who do not take Congressional power seriously.

— Adam Cohen

Justices are not politicians. They don't run on a political platform, and senators should not ask them to do so.

— John Cornyn