"He told this Committee his first priority was to work to strengthen the activities of the Federal Government and to protect the American people from terrorism, so I think that was a good statement."
"If somebody tries to get you not to, I hope you will stand firm."
"It may be a call that would identify a terrorist cell that plans to attack and kill Americans."
"That's what members of this Senate have done, and they attacked the Bush administration repeatedly for surveilling Americans without a warrant."
"It seems to me quite clear beyond any doubt that overseas non-U.S. citizens are subject to United States intelligence actions and activities."
"I thought that was an unfair complaint because I thought at least traditionally that we've always done that."
"I don't think, if the principle of warrants is applied properly, it is."
"I believe you're committed to the rule of law, and I look forward to working with you on that."
"I think that is correct. But I do not think--and I am not going to ask you to criticize the man who gave you your job as a law clerk on the U.S. Supreme Court, which is quite an honor to achieve."
"I usually think that the nominations should be of persons who already have experience and some years in these areas."
"I think they'll regret that as time goes by."
"I think the Tax Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is a very important thing."
"Well, that is what this was. I mean, you told them: You will either agree to this kind of sentence, or I am going to do something that is unprecedented."
"I think we need to be clear on that. All I am saying is, because when you sound an uncertain trumpet it reduces the societal rejection to these drugs."
"I hope that we can work together on the issues that are facing the country, drug matters, national security, immigration, and other matters of quite large significance that you will be involved in in ..."
"I am uneasy about and oppose as written."
"if you respect the Constitution, really respect it, you will enforce it like it is written, not like you would like it to be."
"I think on this particular question, you went beyond the normal role of a judge. Wouldn't you agree?"
