Of course no president, Democratic or Republican - no president - is above the law, as neither are you, nor I, nor anyone.

She [Justice sandra Day O'Connor] wrote - and this is one we should all remember - she wrote that even war is not a blank check for the president when it comes to the rights of the nation's citizens. She held that even this president is not above the law.

I think that we should not delay for the sake of delay, but delay until questions are answered.

Press releases tell us when federal agencies do something right, but the Freedom of Information Act lets us know when they do not.

The federal judiciary is unlike the other branches of government. And once confirmed, a federal judge serves for life. And there's no court above the Supreme Court.

I regret that some on the extreme right have been so critical of Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and have adamantly opposed the naming of a successor who shares her judicial philosophy and qualities. And their criticism actually reflects poorly upon them.

I look forward to the time when the membership of the Supreme Court's more reflective of the country it serves.