"I have been in the Senate for--now in my 33rd year, and I felt like it was a dog-and-pony show to me."
"It is my hope that if approved, the nominees will use their time at the FCC to commit that its policies ensure affordable access to advanced telecommunication services throughout rural America."
"If the USF is going to serve its purpose and help serve rural America, FCC policies should adapt to recognize the unique circumstances of these carriers."
"They have access to information when the Federal Reserve will try to sell securities, and what price they will accept. And they have intricate financial relations with people across the globe."
"I will not vote for--and no senator should vote for--an individual nominated by any President who is not fully committed to fairness and impartiality toward every person who appears before them."
"Call it empathy, call it prejudice, or call it sympathy, but whatever it is, it is not law."
"I expect every judge to see all the facts."
"The confirmation process in general, and this hearing in particular, must be both dignified and thorough."
"There must be a vigorous debate about the kind of judge America needs because nothing less than our liberty is at stake."
"Congratulations on your nomination to be Associate Justice and welcome to the Judiciary Committee."
"You have a distinguished legal and judicial record."
"I respectfully submit that President Obama is simply outside the mainstream in his statements about how judges should decide cases."