Judge [Samuel] Alito enjoys the support and respect of the people who work with him, practice with him and, therefore, know him best.
Chuck GrassleyPresident Bush has proven he'll take a stand and fight for his programs and initiatives. It's the kind of leadership that makes things happen.
Chuck GrassleySome 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 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