"I think we ought to realize that we are making real progress on President Obama's judicial nominees."
"Today we are continuing our progress on processing President Obama's judicial nominees."
"My sense has always been that it's very dangerous for a nominee to discuss a legal issue in advance..."
"The U.S. Constitution should be governed by U.S. precedent, and that's what should guide interpretations."
"In your view, under what circumstances is it appropriate for the court to override the attorney-client relationship?"
"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."
"Do you believe the U.S. is at war with terrorists?"
"We have to make sure that U.S. farmers continue to have the resources available to them as they continue to produce a safe and abundant food and fuel supply."