I'm not any kind of a bigot, I'm not...

When I was sworn in as a judge of the court of appeals, I took an oath. I put my hand on the Bible and I swore that I would administer justice without respect to persons, that I would do equal right to the poor and to the rich, and that I would carry out my duties under the Constitution and the laws of the United States.

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

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've learned a lot during my years on the 3rd Circuit, particularly, I think, about the way in which a judge should go about the work of judging. I've learned by doing, by sitting on all of these cases. And I think I've also learned from the examples of some really remarkable colleagues.

If you want know what sort of a justice I would make, then look at what sort of a judge I have been.

If settled means that it cant be re-examined, thats one thing. If settled means that it is a precedent that is entitled to respect then it is a precedent that is protected.