Some liberal interest groups have come out in full force and have attempted to paint Judge [Samuel] Alito to be an extremist and to be an activist. They've criticized a nominee who has, from what I see described by these lawyers and fellow judges, a reputation of being a restrained jurist committed to the rule of law and the Constitution.
Chuck GrassleyPresident Obama's decision to bypass the constitutional advice and consent of the Senate is not an isolated incident.
Chuck GrassleyMy goal for reform is not necessarily to pass laws but to make sure the laws are being followed.
Chuck GrassleyIt wouldn't do me much good to back somebody that won in Iowa if they can't carry on the campaign elsewhere.
Chuck GrassleyJohn Marshall's warning that the power to tax is the power to destroy has taken on far greater meaning... more specifically, the power of the Internal Revenue Service is threatening to destroy the freedom of religion , guaranteed by the First Amendment. As part of that guarantee, Congress has granted tax exemptions for churches to avoid excessive interference in their religious activities.
Chuck Grassley