Dianne Feinstein actually said...

"Precedent is the foundation of the rule of law."

"I am just here to indicate my support for these two nominees to what are essential judicial emergency vacancies on the District Court of Northern California."

"One of the big issues of concern has been the principle of stare decisis, precedent."

"If a judge's impartiality can reasonably be questioned, it is really essential that the judge recuse himself or herself."