"The American tradition of zealous representation of unpopular clients is at least as old as John Adams` representation of the British soldiers charged in the Boston Massacre."
"It's about time that Black women and girls across the country can finally see themselves who look like them sitting on the highest court making decisions that will impact their lives."
"we have a very, in my view, an ideologically divided Court."
"One cannot overstate the importance of representation."
"Like your mentor, Justice Breyer, I know you will incur-- you will engage with the other Justices, both liberal and conservative."
"Before I end, I also wanted to mention I was so glad to hear you reference Constance Baker Motley during your introductory press conference at the White House."
"the Court should consider all of those factors, I would say reliance factors loom large, as far as I am concerned, before overturning a precedent."
"the minute Justice Gorsuch was confirmed, the Court finally had a conservative 5-4 majority to overturn Abood."
"we are seeing more and more, precedents being asked to be overturned."
"I congratulate you and your family on this historic nomination."
"I have been asking every nominee that comes before the Committees on which I sit the two questions that I asked you at the start of my time."