No senator's vote, except for the declaration of war or the authorization for the use of force, is more important than the confirmation of a nominee for the Supreme Court for a lifetime appointment.

Do you believe today that the right to privacy does exist in the Constitution?

Look, the president can discharge all 93 U.S. attorneys for no reason at all, but not for a bad reason.

It so happens that I'm pro choice.

I don't expect people to agree with all my votes.

When I'm asked about legacy, I say it's too early to talk about legacy.

I really do not make deals.