I think that is why Congress and the courts need to take a hard look at agency deference.

I urge you to consider that Citizens United has caused that to happen in the political sphere.

I would hope that you could consider what de Tocqueville said about America being an exceptional nation.

You have the sense of fairness and impartiality that is a keystone of being a judge.

I am certainly very passionate about this issue.

The False Claims Act is the most effective antitrust tool that we have.

I think I have seen him totally committed to that point of view.

I believe that public access to our court system is an important issue, and having cameras in the courtroom is one way to improve public access.

There ought to be a great deal of satisfaction on people that we got somebody that says the law means something.

the law means what it says it means.

We are looking for someone who can be an intellectual force on the Court in his own right.

I want to be able to get a good night's sleep so I can run in the morning.

I think he has shown great command of the law, and I think he has shown a humility with his humble delivery.

I would appreciate it if you keep an open mind as you move forward in this process.

It would compromise your independence if you pre-committed to how you would rule on future cases.

I hope you know how important this rule has been for the protection of the Treasury against fraud.

You will not compromise principle to favor the President.

I was impressed yesterday both with your poise and your thoughtfulness throughout the long day.

I would hope, Senator Blumenthal, you could go vote at 6:10 and be back here and take over.

No one, not even the President, is above the law.

I want you to know it frustrated me that they would not take really in a sense a yes for an answer.

this week is Sunshine Week, an annual nationwide celebration of the good that comes from peeling back the curtains on government. Sunshine Week coincides with the National Freedom of Information Day and President James Madison's birthday…

affirming the public's right to know how their government is run, Sunshine Week is an annual reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. In the spirit of…

I thank the Senator for his very thoughtful explanation. Senator Sasse and Senator Lee have laid out very clearly the Constitution's separation of powers, the proper role for judges, the proper role for Members of Congress, and when one…

I ask unanimous consent to enter into a colloquy with the junior Senator from Utah and the junior Senator from Nebraska. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Separation of Powers