This is not directed to you, Judge Gorsuch, but perhaps to those watching and to my Members.

This is a very important role that we have. I consider it one of the most important jobs that I have as a U.S. Senator.

It is for Congress and not the courts to write new laws. It is the role of judges to apply, not alter, the work of the people's representatives.

I do not like activist judges, period--conservative or liberal. It is not their role.

I actually think you are following a code of conduct.

I do not understand why it is relevant here. It is not you. We are here to talk about you and your qualifications.

I find it curious my friends are so concerned about Executive power and not concerned about the Federal Government arguing its authority to prevent production of movies, books, and pamphlets.

But I respect this institution and this process enough to let it go forward.

The Government at one point defended the statute by saying it could prevent the publication of a book by a corporation like Random House if the book advocated for or against a candidate.

They painted a picture of this case as support for big money in politics where big corporations win and the voter loses.

I will ask my colleagues to do what Republicans did before I have here: respect the President's right to seat somebody on the Supreme Court.

We want to extend thanks to you and to the fellow Members who played it out.

I believe he is a good attorney. He would have known that, and he would have exempted it.

If are serious about this issue, do our jobs. Not force you to do that.

The Roberts Court has produced a number of opinions that have made folks on my side of the aisle uneasy.

As Speaker of the House, we had our State employees' healthcare plan cover autism treatment.

it is not my job to do your job.

As we continue our efforts to reauthorize and reform the National Flood Insurance Program before September 30, 2017, we have a lot on our plate.