20th century Quote by Frank Lautenberg
“Judge Samuel Alito was born and raised in the great state of New Jersey. Our state has a legacy of producing outstanding jurists, most notably the late William J. Brennan, who ushered in our nation's recommitment to civil rights in the latter half of the 20th century.”
![“The fact that Judge [Samuel] Alito is such a baseball fan gives me even more confidence that he knows the proper role of a judge.” quote by Orrin Hatch](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b85/orrin-hatch-8786_baseball_the-fact-that-judge-samuel-alito-is-such_2453802.jpg)
![“Judge [Samuel] Alito has a reputation for being an exceptional and honest judge devoted to the rule of law, as well as being a man of integrity.” quote by Chuck Grassley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/38c/chuck-grassley-12398_devoted_judge-samuel-alito-has-a-reputation-for_3192106.jpg)
![“Judge [Samuel] Alito enjoys the support and respect of the people who work with him, practice with him and, therefore, know him best.” quote by Chuck Grassley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/500/chuck-grassley-12398_enjoy_judge-samuel-alito-enjoys-the-support-an_1758759.jpg)
![“If confirmed, Judge [Samuel] Alito could serve on the court for generation or more. And the decisions he will make as justice will have a direct impact on the lives and liberties of our children, our grandchildren, and even our great-grandchildren.” quote by Edward Kennedy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/e5e/edward-kennedy-3423_children_if-confirmed-judge-samuel-alito-could-se_1786864.jpg)
![“Some liberal interest groups have come out in full force and have attempted to paint Judge [Samuel] Alito to be an extremist and to be an activist. They've criticized a nominee who has, from what I see described by these lawyers and fellow judges, a reputation of being a restrained jurist…” quote by Chuck Grassley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6f6/chuck-grassley-12398_activist_some-liberal-interest-groups-have-come-o_2603393.jpg)
![“In an era when too many Americans are losing their jobs or working for less, trying to make ends meet, in close cases Judge [Samuel] Alito has ruled the vast majority of the time against the claims of the individual citizens. He has acted instead in favor of government, large corporations and…” quote by Edward Kennedy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f9c/edward-kennedy-3423_cases_in-an-era-when-too-many-americans-are-lo_3072772.jpg)
![“In an era when America is still too divided by race and by riches, Judge [Samuel] Alito has not written one single opinion on the merits in favor of a person of color alleging race discrimination on the job: in 15 years on the bench, not one.” quote by Edward Kennedy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/bab/edward-kennedy-3423_america_in-an-era-when-america-is-still-too-divi_1208135.jpg)
![“Judge [Samuel] Alito should see criticism as a badge of honor worn by many past and present members of the Court.” quote by Chuck Grassley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2f7/chuck-grassley-12398_badges_judge-samuel-alito-should-see-criticism_1392861.jpg)
