Probably a merciful approach to take under the circumstances.

The Constitution places in the Senate the authority to advise and consent the President on the President's nominees, and we take that obligation very seriously.

It shouldn't have. Maybe sometimes does, but if it does, it shouldn't.

That's certainly--certainly is how it should work and I suppose consistent with the judges' oath that federal judges must take.

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

We do need to point out at the same time that currently 54 out of the 90 judicial vacancies open in the United States are not moving forward precisely because we have no nominee.

Violence, the realism in games and movies.

[O]n January 10 I authorized all defense components to begin taking immediate actions to slow spending in order to prevent even more dire consequences later in the year.

I do not know of a single Republican Senator who has not, at one time or another, relied on Senator Kyl's leadership and expertise on any number of issues.

Senator Snowe has been a fiercely independent voice on the committee and in the Senate.

This was an Information Memorandum, essentially a notice to the States saying, we are open for business.

Each of the four Senators leaving our committee this year is a devoted public servant.

She has tirelessly worked to be responsive to the people of Maine, to address their concerns here in the Senate.

This is not some itty-bitty issue; this is an important issue.

I do not think they have been very forthcoming down there on a whole raft of issues.

I have worked closely with Senator Kyl on a number of issues over the years.

I think it is a very, very important question.

I just think it is completely unacceptable and shows a lack of respect and responsiveness by this administration.