I would acknowledge that we may well have some warming, and it may well be human caused.

I just so truly believe--and having traveled around the world a good bit, Armed Services Committee, in some difficult places, I am more convinced of the precious nature of the rule of law in America than I have ever been.

I believe a Senator and an American citizen has a right to question the Court, but I believe we should do it respectfully.

I support the Court in not having cameras in the courtroom live and would just say fundamentally I think it is a decision left to the judicial branch, not the legislative branch.

I would just conclude by saying how much I appreciate your interest in educating the next generation.

if a nominee comes before this Judiciary Committee for confirmation and they are not philosophically committed to the limited role of a judge or their record indicates that they are not, I cannot give them that lifetime appointment.

The most pernicious thing that could be taught to young people is that the courts are not independent adjudicators of discrete legal problems.

And if we get a misconception about how the legal system works, I think it could endanger it.

I think that my personal view is that the greatest danger to the independence of the American judiciary would be a belief on the part of the American people that it is not adhering to that role but is using the power to interpret the words…

The fingerprint system is really, really proven.

There are a lot of people who would like to see a major enhancement of the facial identification system used at airports for security and that sort of thing.

We need to look at facial recognition and see how it works and where it can be beneficial consistent with our constitutional rights and privileges that we value in our country.

I think it is perfectly healthy and good to bring out what happened, put the facts on the table, and let us not be timid about knowing the truth.

But we need to do it in a lawful way, an effective way, that is in accord with our principles.

The regulation or law being duly enacted became the law of the United States until it was changed.

Now in recent decades, a dangerous trend has emerged.

I believe in that. I know we all do.

The situation arises when a litigant or advocacy group sues the government and demands some sort of policy relief.

They write that the Yucca repository has been hijacked by the politics of a single powerful Senator and what some view as complicity by the NRC Chairman.

Six months ago, Senator Kirk and I, joined by seven colleagues, wrote to Chairman Jaczko urging him to ensure that all documents and files related to the Yucca project be preserved and kept available for future decisionmakers.

I know you have expressed your view in a hearing, I believe one called by maybe Senator Reid, that there was a lack of political support for the Yucca site.

Her record shows that she is dedicated to the safe operation of nuclear plants and collegial work.

We need to be careful about somebody of her integrity and ability in suggesting motives that aren't there.

I think you can abuse the independent counsel statute.

I believe lives have been placed at risk.