"Well, I believe that the judge's role is to apply the law to the facts and to be fair and impartial."
"I think the most important thing, and the first thing that the judge has to do, is look at the words of the statute."
"If confirmed, I will work closely with the Government of Luxembourg to ensure that it continues to support NATO and its burden-sharing responsibilities within the alliance."
"If confirmed, all three nominees for Africa will serve at an exciting, critical, and challenging time as we seek to deepen our economic ties and investments."
"All four nominees have impressive records of accomplishment in international affairs, and I very much look forward to hearing their priorities for advancing our national interests and goals."
"I am honored to chair this hearing for the ambassadorial nominees to South Sudan, Mali, Cape Verde, and Sweden."
"The first two purposes of our Government are to form a more perfect union and to ensure justice."
"It has been almost a year and a half since this Committee last conducted oversight of the Civil Rights Division."
"The Civil Rights Division is charged with enforcing our laws, providing the rights of all citizens, regardless of race, creed, religion, sex, or national origin."
"Where civil rights are not protected, equality, liberty, and the very pursuit of happiness are denied."
"I hope to hear about the work of the Division in fighting some of the more insidious forms of institutional discrimination."
"I want to hear about and spend some time examining what the Division is doing to make certain that our servicemen and -women... have the ability to vote without burden."