I want to commend the [Federalist] Society for bringing together the best minds from right, left, and center to debate the most pressing legal issues of the day.

Good judges are always open to the possibility of changing their minds based on the next brief that they read, or the next argument that's made by an attorney who's appearing before them, or a comment that is made by a colleague during the conference on the case when the judges privately discuss the case.

My grandparents came worked hard, and I believe they never regretted their decision to come here and make a new start.

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor has been a pioneer, and her dedicated service on the Supreme Court will never be forgotten. And the people of the country certainly owe her a great debt for the service that she has provided.

I think that the legitimacy of the court would be undermined in any case if the court made a decision based on its perception of public opinion.

I learned that hard work and self-discipline can overcome many obstacles.

If I'm confirmed I'll be myself.