Judge Samuel Alito was born and raised in the great state of New Jersey. Our state has a legacy of producing outstanding jurists, most notably the late William J. Brennan, who ushered in our nation's recommitment to civil rights in the latter half of the 20th century.

I had hoped to hear the President tonight tell the Congress and the American people exactly how he plans to tackle some of the important issues facing this country, unfortunately I did not.

We have other legislation that all of you are aware that I have been so active on, with my colleagues here, and that is to shut down the gun shows.

Municipal networks expand economic opportunities. We've got to open new doors, not slam them shut.

So the effect of this Republican provision to allow doctors to be gagged from even discussing abortion with their patients is outrageous.

We depend on the Supreme Court to uphold the integrity of our government.

I believe that justices must recognize that our Constitution is an 18th-century document that needs to be applied in the context of the 21st century.