America Quote by Wendy Long

Some liberal interest groups have come out in full force and have attempted to paint Judge [Samuel] Alito to be an extremist and to…

— Chuck Grassley

In an era when too many Americans are losing their jobs or working for less, trying to make ends meet, in close cases Judge…

— Edward Kennedy

I'm afraid, is that there are a number of groups who really don't want a fair-minded judge who has an openness to both sides…

— John Cornyn

I want judges on the Supreme Court who will not use that position to impose their personal policy preferences or political agenda on the…

— John Cornyn

Judge Samuel Alito, millions of Americans are concerned about your nomination. They're worried that you would be a judicial activist who would restrict our…

— Dick Durbin

This [Judge Samuel Alito] may be one of the most significant or consequential nominations that the Senate will vote on since I've been here…

— Joe Biden

Our judges are as honest as other men and not more so. They have, with others, the same passions for party, for power, and…

— Thomas Jefferson

Judge [Samuel] Alito has a reputation for being an exceptional and honest judge devoted to the rule of law, as well as being a…

— Chuck Grassley

Judge Roberts has assured me personally that he has a healthy respect for precedent and the hard-won rights of Americans.

— Max Baucus

It's always interesting to see what judges do when their legal philosophy conflicts with their political views.

— Jeffrey Toobin

Judges wear legal professionalism and precedent as a mantel that secures legitimacy for their decisions. It's how they distinguish themselves from politicians or administrative…

— Yochai Benkler

The core constituency that Republicans must satisfy in high court nominations is the party's social conservative base, which fundamentally cares about issues, not diversity,…

— Benjamin Wittes