Patrick Leahy actually said...

Ultimately and completely a judge has to follow the law, no matter what their upbringing has been.

I hope Judge Sotomayor will answer all questions as fully as possible.

Let me make very clear: There will be no outbursts allowed in this Committee, either for or against the nominee.

No one, including the President, has the right to require ideological purity from a member of the Supreme Court.