"In the last round, we talked about the bedrock constitutional principle that no one should be above the law, including the President, which is a principle foundational to our democracy."
"These are the American people's documents. The Presidential Records Act gives us a right to obtain them for a Supreme Court nomination after the review of the professionals at the National Archives."
"the ability of a special counsel to conduct an independent investigation of the President is foundational to the rule of law."
"If there is an allegation of Presidential wrongdoing, a congressional inquiry should take precedence over the criminal investigation, including an investigation of any Presidential associates."
"the independent counsel statute was 'a goo-goo post-Watergate reform'"
"I urge you to answer our questions and to confront these significant challenges. These are weighty questions, and the American people deserve real answers."
"The next Justice will impact essential rights enshrined in our modern understanding of the Constitution, including the right to privacy, rights to contraception, intimacy, abortion, marriage, the free..."
"With stakes this high, I deeply regret the process that has gotten us to this point, the excesses and partisan gamesmanship of the last few years."
"I think you have been conducting this in a respectful, appropriate, and deliberate way."
"We are here to consider you for a lifetime appointment to the United States Supreme Court where you will help shape the future of this country."
"Mr. Chairman, if I might add an additional point, I agree with my colleague."