Chuck Grassley actually said...

"My concern is that when someone suggests that a judge should have empathy they're really suggesting that the judge should place their thumb on the scales of justice."

"Recently this administration--I should say President Obama's administration, in my view, has shown a disregard for the rights of religious liberties and exercise of conscience protected by the First A..."

"I have no doubt whatsoever the role that I played in the matters you mentioned was the role of an advocate..."

"I respect that decision and I complied with it, sir."