Constitution Quote by Orrin Hatch

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

— Orrin Hatch

We should evaluate judges and judicial nominees based on the general process for applying the law to any legal disputes, not on the specific…

— 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

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

We've always said a filibuster is not appropriate for judicial nominees. A filibuster is a legislative tool designed to extract compromises. A judicial nominee…

— Wendy Long

I do not think that we should select judges based on a particular philosophy as opposed to temperament, commitment to judicial neutrality and commitment…

— Anthony 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

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

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

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

I think judges have to have the ability to put aside their personal views and rule on the facts of the case with fidelity…

— Susan Collins

No judicial nomination should answer any question that is designed to reveal how the nominee will rule on any issue that could come before…

— Jon Kyl