Chuck Grassley actually said...

"If I am fortunate enough to be confirmed by this Committee, by the Senate, I would follow all binding precedent from the Supreme Court and the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals."

"But history turned out that you were right in the controversial decision you were involved in the previous time you were before us."

"I only wanted to ask Justice White questions."

"I find no offense with your approach. And I hope the rest of you do not feel left out."