I will forbear from making my opening statement with regard to these two nominees.
We have a distinctly American system of Government, one with separated powers between judicial, executive, and legislati...
I think we expect that judges must respect the role of Congress as representatives of the American people.
We expect judges to limit themselves to the issues that the court must decide.
I think as a matter of law any witness who is testifying before Congress is deemed to be sworn.
Confirming an outstanding nominee like Mr. West to that position as quickly as possible will help ensure the smooth runn...
I thank my Ranking Member for his attention to an issue that I know commands his passion.
Let me go out of my way to welcome Kamala Harris, the State Attorney General of California.
We expect judges to decide cases based on the law and the facts.
We expect judges not to prejudge any case but to listen to every party fairly that comes before them.
We expect judges to respect precedent.