Judge [Samuel] Alito has a reputation for being an exceptional and honest judge devoted to the rule of law, as well as being a man of integrity.

Nominees [to Supreme Court] shouldn't be expected to pre-commit to ruling on certain issues in a certain way. Nor should senators ask nominees to pledge to rule on issues in a particular way.

My goal for reform is not necessarily to pass laws but to make sure the laws are being followed.

Finding out exactly what went wrong is key toward preventing future debacles.

I'm the policy-maker; I'm the lawmaker.

There is a lot of waste in government-run programs generally, and a lot of waste and fraud and misuse of money in Medicare and Medicaid that can be saved.

Selling drug secrets violates a trust that is fundamental to the integrity of both scientific research and our financial markets.