Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"So if a judge or judges had a particular agenda or motivation, say to serve the interests and reflect the values of a particular political party, that would be inappropriate?"

"But for those of us who have been witness here to lengthy discussions about the importance of precedent and the danger of judicial activism..."

"I join my colleagues in condolence on this day of sorrow for the Senate and the Supreme Court alike."

"We commend Senator Whitehouse for his commitment and leadership in introducing the bill, which Enterprise enthusiastically supports."