Change Quote by Johnnie Cochran

Under the Constitution, the president, not the Senate, nominates and appoints judges. The Senate has a different role. We must give our advice .

— Orrin Hatch

The judges are subject to the law.

— Yoav Gallant

As president, I will only nominate judges - including Supreme Court justices - who will commit to upholding Roe v. Wade as settled law…

— Kirsten Gillibrand

Judges are appointed often through the political process

— Stephen Breyer

Judges are appointed by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. And it is our duty to ask questions on great issues…

— Edward Kennedy

In our system of government, the judicial and legislative branches have different roles. Judges are not politicians. Judges must decide cases, not champion causes.…

— Orrin Hatch

If confirmed, Judge [Samuel] Alito could serve on the court for generation or more. And the decisions he will make as justice will have…

— Edward Kennedy

Judges are the people who have to protect the rights of individuals, have to protect the rights of minorities, have to protect the rights…

— Jed S. Rakoff

The role of the judge is simply to decide cases.

— Byron White

I remain mindful that the role of a judge is a limited one and that judges can't solve every problem. But at the same…

— David Stras

Judges make tough decisions on child abuse, divorce, property disputes, drunk driving, domestic violence and other issues that should be free from politics.

— Roy Cooper

I want judges on the Supreme Court who will respect the words and the meaning of the Constitution, the laws enacted by Congress and…

— John Cornyn