I want to bring up the Second Amendment again.

Well, the decision involved the Fourteenth Amendment that was ratified, as you know, back in 1868, and the case was decided in 1972.

So based on Baker v. Nelson, using your words, it's not really settled law, even though a one-sentence statement as precedent, it says 'the appeal is dismissed for want of a substantial Federal question.'

It's always been widely understood that the Second Amendment, like the First and Fourth Amendments, codified a preexisting right.

I know the Declaration of Independence is not the law of the land, but it does express the philosophy of why we went to war.

We have watched as the President and Congress have purchased ownership shares in banks, nationalized car companies, seized control of the student loan industry.

I am committed to ensuring that this process is fair and respectful but also thorough.

This empathy standard has been soundly rejected because it endorses the application of personal politics and preferences.

In many respects, Ms. Kagan's career has been consumed more by politics than law, and this does worry many Americans.

No court should make or justify its decisions solely by reference to the demands of social justice.

The Supreme Court held, as you know, in Heller, that the Second Amendment includes an individual right to possess firearms.

Congratulations on your nomination. It is an extremely important appointment, obviously a real honor.

Even today, President Obama advocates a judicial philosophy that calls on judges to base their decisions on empathy.

A judge needs to be an independent arbiter, not an advocate for a political agenda.

Madam President, I wish to address my colleagues for a few minutes about the pending legislation that was recently introduced by my chairman and friend, Senator Baucus of Montana. This bill is targeted at creating jobs by providing…

It is not your problem that it is complex. That is what we have done here.

I have been an advocate for this Pigford African American settlement.

I absolutely agree with you, and it is one of the great frustrations.