Russ Feingold actually said...
I am afraid our system will only be further corrupted, I have to say, as a result of President Obama's views that, in tough cases, the critical ingredient for a judge is the 'depth and breadth of one's empathy,' as well as, his word, 'their broader vision of what America should be.'
Context
Feingold expresses concern over Obama's judicial philosophy emphasizing empathy.
05/07/2009