Comment Quote by Edward Kennedy

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

— Orrin Hatch

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

Any successful nominee should possess both the temperament to interpret the law and the wisdom to do so fairly. The next Supreme Court Justice…

— Bennie Thompson

The Supreme Court overrules, distinguishes, and upholds prior precedents. Sometimes it ignores them. But it does not - cannot - 'defy' them.

— Wendy Long

I don't think we should have justices appointed that decide what they want to hear. It's all about the Constitution the way it was…

— Donald Trump

Whether it's before the election or after the election, the principle is the American people are choosing their next president and their next president…

— Mitch McConnell

I don't think we should have justices appointed that decide what they want to hear.

— Donald Trump

Judges should avoid commenting on a candidate for public office.

— Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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'm not going to comment on other justices' interpretations of the rules or what they're doing.

— Ketanji Brown Jackson

We must apply a judicial, not a political, standard to this record. Asking a judicial nominee whose side you will be on in future…

— Orrin Hatch

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