"I am worried about the ordinary American, and sometimes even the non-American."
"There is no question that any fair observer would say how lucky we are to have you nominated."
"It is not my job to do your job."
"If the law can change so easily, not through bicameralism and presentment to the President... where is the due process?"
"I have seen all kinds of judges come before this Committee, and there have been a number of great ones."
"I am very proud of you and the service that you are giving to our country."
"We are entitled to protection, too, under that law."
"any sincerely held religious belief cannot be abridged by the Government without a compelling reason"
"It does perhaps its most important work in protecting unpopular religious beliefs, vindicating the Nation's longstanding aspiration to serve as a refuge of religious tolerance."
"It is important to know whether you are a surrogate for President Trump or for particular interest groups."
"I was one of its authors. I talked Senator Kennedy into coming on board."