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.

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.

The only relevant side is that of the law and the Constitution. We do great injury to the integrity of the court system when we start speaking of sides and stop devoting ourselves to the pursuit of impartial justice.

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.

Real leadership means tackling tough problems ourselves and not leaving them to our children.

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.