Chuck Grassley actually said...

"I am committed to ensuring that this process is fair and respectful but also thorough."

"In many respects, Ms. Kagan's career has been consumed more by politics than law, and this does worry many Americans."

"Even today, President Obama advocates a judicial philosophy that calls on judges to base their decisions on empathy."

"A judge needs to be an independent arbiter, not an advocate for a political agenda."