We cannot let our respect for the FBI blind us from the fact the FBI has sometimes come up short of our expectations.

We cannot let our respect for the FBI blind us from the fact the FBI has sometimes come up short of our expectations.

I think that support of this [stem cell] research is a pro-life pro-family position. This research holds out hope for more than 100 million Americans.

Capital punishment is our society's recognition of the sanctity of human life.

This principle that judges are not politicians lies at the very heart of a judicial job - of the judicial job description.

Because judges may not issue advisory opinions, judicial nominees may not do so either, especially on issues likely to come before the court. That rule has always been honored.

I believe in the separation of powers. If a judge crosses the line between interpreting and making the law, he has crossed the line supporting his legitimate authority from the legislative branch's authority. Now, to me that's a very serious matter if we believe, as America's founders, did that the separation of powers - not just in theory or in textbook but in practice in the actual functioning of government - is the linchpin of limited government and liberty.