Political Quotes

Mr. President, I want to thank my dear colleague from Nashville--really, from Tennessee--for his very kind remarks. He covered this really well. I have had this experience of writing pretty nice songs, mainly because of my cowriters. I…

Without adequate mens rea protections, that is, without the requirement that a person knows his conduct was wrong or unlawful, everyday citizens can be held criminally liable for a conduct that no reasonable person would know was wrong.

No matter where you come from, no matter how rich you are, no matter your race, your gender, no matter your station in life, no matter your position in government, it is all equal justice under the law.

Confirmation hearings are supposed to be an opportunity for the American people to hear from the nominee.