Neil Gorsuch

It is a seminal decision of the U.S.

My personal views, Senator, have nothing to do with my job as a judge.

I think the proper way to test that question is the prescribed process of legislation and litigation.

In that case, the majority opinion that I wrote for the court, I upheld the right of the family to pursue the police officer for damages under the United States Constitution.

And I have already said yes.

I am sure there are, Senator, yes.

Reliance interests are, as you point out, Senator, an important factor in any consideration of precedent, absolutely.

Senator, Casey is settled law in the sense that it is a decision of the U.S. Supreme Court.

The Declaration is not the law. It is a Declaration of Independence.

Ultimately, it is about we the people. The people are sovereign to this country, not a king, not a class.

The Constitution was designed to last and it was a brilliant, brilliant document.

I have more optimism for this country. I do. And I have more optimism for this body and for the Congress as a whole.