"I found that one of the most challenging things of being a legislator was deciding when to vote the will of my constituents and when to vote the will of myself and my own conscience."
"I am glad the flag was changed. It reflected something that I thought Georgia could do better with, quite frankly, Senator."
"I understand the role of a legislator and a politician, trying to measure your constituents and what they want against what you believe is right."
"I could not have been more respectful of the opinions of the people that desired that that flag change. And I am glad the flag did change."
"Thank you, Senator Landrieu."
"Thank you, Senator McCaskill."
"Thank you very much, Delegate Norton. We appreciate your coming over to our side of the Rotunda."
"Thank you very much."
"It is not often that the Senate gets a do-over. And in your case, it is long overdue."
"I want to commend Senator McCaskill for nominating you, sending your nomination our way through the President."
"One of the things you undoubtedly experienced, as many of us who practice have experienced, is that some judges with lifetime appointments become imperial and believe they are beyond reach of ordinary..."
"I have always maintained the view that while I am certainly fortunate to have the positions that I had, I am a human being and I am no different than any other individual that I deal with."