I am worried about the ordinary American, and sometimes even the non-American.

I am very proud of you and the service that you are giving to our country.

RFRA does perhaps its most important work in protecting unpopular religious beliefs, vindicating this Nation's long-held aspiration to serve as a refuge of religious tolerance.

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

It does perhaps its most important work in protecting unpopular religious beliefs, vindicating the Nation's longstanding aspiration to serve as a refuge of religious tolerance.

It is not my job to do your job.

I think, again, perfect illustration of why you should be on the U.S. Supreme Court.

It is important to know whether you are a surrogate for President Trump or for particular interest groups.

It is emphatically the province and duty of the judicial department to say what the law is.

It is about restoring the constitutional allocation of powers between the three branches.

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

I was one of its authors. I talked Senator Kennedy into coming on board.

There is no question that any fair observer would say how lucky we are to have you nominated.

Justice Scalia emphasized the difference between judges and legislators.

I am a Chevron skeptic, and have led the fight to overturn this decision legislatively with my Separation of Powers Act.

any sincerely held religious belief cannot be abridged by the Government without a compelling reason

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.

I really appreciate what Chairman Roe of Tennessee is doing. He pours his heart and soul into one of the most important issues and things we can deal with here in Congress and, that is, helping our veterans. Veterans step up and serve in…