I was pleased to see that Chief Justice [John] Roberts refused to prejudge issues or make promises in exchange for confirmation votes. We're all better off because of his principled stand.

It ought to be done by the elected officials themselves because they have the credibility. And it's not like we aren't willing to help.

No judicial nomination should answer any question that is designed to reveal how the nominee will rule on any issue that could come before the court.

It is true that, when an entitlement begins to be enjoyed by people, they like to keep it.

That claim was not intended to be a factual statement.

The Reagan years showed us that expanding economic freedom should be the North Star - the guiding light - of U.S. policy, because it is the best way to achieve sustained and broad-based prosperity for all.

It would be hard to find a more compelling example of the American dream than Alberto Gonzales.