"I believe my cases, my entire record shows that I look at the acts of Congress, as I think the Supreme Court does, with deference."
"I want a justice who will continue to move the court forward in protecting those important civil rights."
"I agree. I think you need to take a look at all the facts and circumstances and to ignore race, you are ignoring an important fact."
"Justice Brandeis describes privacy as the right to be left alone."
"This is not equal justice under the law as promised by the etching on the entrance to the United States Supreme Court."
"I think, as attorneys, we all have a special responsibility to ensure equal justice and that requires equal access."
"I look forward to working with Congress and the courts in advancing a strategy."
"The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation."
"It does not say, 'If necessary, the Congress shall have power to enforce this article.' It just says that we have the power."
"It led to the Fair Housing Act enacted by Congress."
"I thanked you in the beginning for your willingness to serve the public as a prosecutor and as a judge."
"You have set a very high standard for me and for those I might have to consider."