I think he has shown great command of the law, and I think he has shown a humility with his humble delivery.

There ought to be a great deal of satisfaction on people that we got somebody that says the law means something.

I want you to know it frustrated me that they would not take really in a sense a yes for an answer.

I would hope that you could consider what de Tocqueville said about America being an exceptional nation.

I think that is why Congress and the courts need to take a hard look at agency deference.

I urge you to consider that Citizens United has caused that to happen in the political sphere.

I hope you know how important this rule has been for the protection of the Treasury against fraud.

I would appreciate it if you keep an open mind as you move forward in this process.

It would compromise your independence if you pre-committed to how you would rule on future cases.

I am certainly very passionate about this issue.

The False Claims Act is the most effective antitrust tool that we have.

I think I have seen him totally committed to that point of view.

I believe that public access to our court system is an important issue, and having cameras in the courtroom is one way to improve public access.

I was impressed yesterday both with your poise and your thoughtfulness throughout the long day.

I want to be able to get a good night's sleep so I can run in the morning.

I would hope, Senator Blumenthal, you could go vote at 6:10 and be back here and take over.

No one, not even the President, is above the law.

You have the sense of fairness and impartiality that is a keystone of being a judge.