Our Constitution is a very precious system of justice that it creates, and it creates judges to decide cases based not on personal views.
I would far rather see a situation where able judges were confirmed irrespective of that.
It is my distinct honor to introduce two eminently qualified nominees to the Committee.
I agree wholeheartedly with my colleagues. I would say fidelity to the rule of law, intellectual curiosity, hard work, d...
you are more than capable of exercising independent judgment, even out-and-out courage in the face of enormous political...
But you would work for greater transparency provided it does not jeopardize security.
Now, there has always been an age-old struggle between security and liberty.
an independent arbiter must determine whether these rules are being followed.
this would certainly be a chapter.
My view, when you have the classic conflict of liberty and security, is, first, the debate should be open.
a 10-year appointment is the right amount--not lifetime, too removed; not shorter, too susceptible to whims.