Political Quotes

“If I can ask a final question. The final paragraph of this editorial that the Senator will introduce into the Record says: As someone who hopes to influence the Court and the law for decades-- We are talking about an appointment that could last a lifetime, 30 or 40 years. Ms. Kagan should not undermine public confidence in her fair- mindedness by sitting in judgment on such a controversial case that began when she was a senior government legal official. It seems to me--and I ask the Senator at this time--where someone may be embarking on a long career on the Court, wanting to do the right thing and head in the right direction, that the best decision would be to recuse herself from this case as well, if she is confirmed, rather than get involved in it and potentially have an impact on her reputation for decades to come.”