I wanted Americans to get a better understanding of the impact of the Supreme Court on their everyday lives.

Solicitor General Kagan said that she wants every American to get a fair shake.

I think there's a consensus among everybody, both parties, that we don't want activist judges, we want them to follow the law.

This defies logic.

Right now in 30 states an individual can still be fired for their sexual orientation where he or she has no recourse.

I just urge you, because voting is so fundamental to our system, that when Congress acts to try to expand rights...

I just one more time express this concern about following legal precedent and activism.

I guess my point is that voting restrictions today still exist.

I have been amazed and disappointed as to how the brilliant trail-blazing legal career of Thurgood Marshall has been portrayed by several of my colleagues.

This is not equal justice under the law.

Justice Marshall was one of the great Americans that have come from Maryland. We are very proud of what he's meant to this country.

Will you give due deference to Congressional actions where Congress is pretty clear.

I am proud to be an original cosponsor that would provide protection in the workplace for LGBT.

Citizens United to many of us is a step backwards.

I'm proud that we've instituted it in Maryland and I think what you have instituted at Harvard also gives you a better diversity of student body.

There were direct efforts made to diminish minority voting.

Last year the Supreme Court chipped away at the existing precedent in Brown v. Board of Education.

Thurgood Marshall helped make our union more perfect. And the legacy illuminates the highest possibilities for all Americans, yesterday, today and tomorrow.