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Justice Scalia emphasized the difference between judges and legislators.

I find it striking and very revealing that one of the first calls that Judge Gorsuch made when he received this nomination was to Merrick Garland, his friend.

An intrusive Federal Government cannot interfere with the ability of Western States to govern themselves.

Judges that say what the law is promote liberty. Judges that say what they think the law should be undermine it.

You really need to take a long look in the mirror if one day you find yourself attacking nuns.

A judge's job is not to protect the little guy or the big guy.

You are not there to promote a personal agenda or a political agenda, and you are not there to grandstand.

These days it seems like standing for a confirmation hearing in the United States Senate after being nominated to the Supreme Court of the United States can appear a little bit like running for political office.

I have long believed that the Senate owes the President some deference with respect to his qualified nominees.

The conflict over judicial appointments in general, and over this nomination in particular, is a conflict over the proper role of judges in our system of government.

Some of us have been alarmed by Executive overreach and the threat it poses to the separation of powers.

When our judges do not respect this limited power, they take from the American people the right to govern themselves.

Judges are not free to rewrite statutes to get results they believe are more just.

Our constitutional republic is also designed around the notion that the people, acting through their representatives, retain ultimate authority to govern.

Failure to comply with a congressional subpoena may result in serious consequences for you.

Thank you for holding today's important hearing on marine protected areas and monuments.

Was it ever received by those groups with whom you had discussions?

Let me ask unanimous consent to put into the record the announcement of the lawsuit done by the Pacific Legal Foundation over exactly your point on lands and water.