As we consider the fast pace of scientific and technological progress in our modern world, we must not lose our moral compass and give way to 'free market eugenics'.

And you can claim whatever you want to of being pro-life or pro- choice, but the right to a abortion is not in the Constitution. The court created it. It created a constitutional right. And these decisions removed a fully appropriate political judgment from the people of the several states and has led to many adverse consequences.

[Felix Frankfurter] said courts are not representative bodies. They're not designed to be a good reflex of a democratic society. Their judgment is best informed and, therefore, most dependable within narrow limits.

I always think that the party that offers the most hope and ideas for the future is the party that wins.

I enjoyed working with Ted Kennedy.

I want to note that, historically, the make-up of the court has changed just as elected branches have change.

We must take proactive steps to promote democracy and human rights abroad.