As I think through the issue of funding the rebuilding of Iraq, I think about the analogy of a bankruptcy proceeding. There is no doubt that Iraq as a country is bankrupt.

When the president acts in absence of a congressional grant of authority, he can rely only upon his own independent powers. When the president takes measures incompatible with the express or implied will of Congress, his power is at its lowest ebb.

We don't need holy wars. What we need is tolerance and brotherhood and simple humanity.

The solicitor general is sometimes referred to as the 10th Supreme Court justice - a pretty important position.

If enough people would come out the right wing, the extremists couldn't dominate.

I really do not make deals.

It is with unwelcome frequency that I find myself the deciding vote.