Chief justice Quote by Dana Perino

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 think that the justices were totally answering the way that they should. I think that the senators, as best I could tell, for…

— Fred Thompson

The vote by the Judiciary Committee reflects the fact that John Roberts is an exceptional nominee with a conservative judicial philosophy - a philosophy…

— Anonymous

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

While Roberts wanted to give the impression he respected the right to privacy and the precedent of Roe vs. Wade, his answers look dangerously…

— Nancy Keenan

I probably would have voted against Justice Thomas, and, and, and I've been disappointed by what Justice Roberts has done.

— Michael Bennett

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

It is hard to see Judge Roberts as a judicial activist who would place ideological purity or a particular agenda above or ahead the…

— Ron Wyden

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

I feel very confident that that information should be sufficient for the members of the Senate to make an informed decision about John Roberts'…

— Alberto Gonzales

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

— John Cornyn

The majority in the Senate is prepared to restore the Senate's traditions and precedents to ensure that regardless of party, any president's judicial nominees,…

— Mitch McConnell