Court Quote by Dick Durbin

I believe strongly that we should have nominees to the United States Supreme Court based on their qualifications rather than any litmus test.

— John McCain

I don't think there should be a litmus test on judges, no matter who the president is.

— Mitch McConnell

A nominee [to Supreme Court] must possess the competence, character and temperament to serve on the bench.

— Herb Kohl

Supreme Court nominations are an occasion to pause and reflect on the values that make our nation strong, just and fair. And we must…

— Edward Kennedy

I have strong differences with Mr. Trump on a woman's right to choose and what kind of justices belong on the Supreme Court.

— Raja Krishnamoorthi

The Supreme Court must serve as an independent check on abuses by the executive branch and the protector of our liberties, not a cheerleader…

— Edward Kennedy

“Tests make us stronger, and strength is power, and power is the point. We must pass all the tests we face.”

— Paul S. Kemp

We must use a judicial, rather than a political, standard to evaluate [a nominee's] fitness for the Supreme Court. That standard must be based…

— Orrin Hatch

I think [Louis] Brandeis challenges all of the current justices. As he said, "If we would guide by the light of reason, we must…

— Jeffrey Rosen

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

The power I exert on the court depends on the power of my arguments, not on my gender.

— Sandra Day O'Connor

We call on the Senate to reject any judicial nominee who does not affirm fundamental civil rights, including a woman's right [to obtain an…

— Susana Martinez