I think a public official ought to follow his conscience as to what is in the public interest, not what will protect his job.

The First Amendment freedom of religion is as important today as when the Bill of Rights was first written.

'Never give in' was my mindset.

It so happens that I'm pro choice.

It has been my experience that the hearings are really, in effect, a subtle minuet, with the nominee answering as many questions as he thinks necessary in order to be confirmed.

It's a rarity when someone takes a political risk in Washington today in the public interest.

My change in party will enable me to be re-elected.