does not provide nearly enough resources to respond adequately to the multitude of threats we face around the globe.

I find many terms to be confusing, subject to manipulation or worse.

come on up here and make sure that the Congress will actually back up that money.

were a bad idea in the first place, they’re a bad idea today, and they’ll be a bad idea tomorrow.

Frankly, had Chief Justice Roberts been rammed through on an accelerated schedule that some in the White House wanted, he would not have gotten anywhere near the number of votes he got.

Only by doing so can we note the true cost of war and we can properly dignify and honor each person killed or wounded as an individual — as a father, a son, a daughter,...

At his age, we could see him for 25 or 30 years. This affects us, it affects our children, it affects our grandchildren.

handling of information relating to this important nomination is extremely disappointing.

But in my judgment, in my experience, especially in my conscience, I find it better to vote yes than no.

This is a commonsense solution that gives the Senate more time to craft a consensus bill that will promote our security while preserving our freedom.

If the United States wants to get involved in guerrilla warfare around the world, we ought to ask ourselves very carefully whether that makes sense and what our stakes are in it. We didn’t ask...

flouts (the First Amendment) for the sake of political posturing and in the name of protecting our children.

it is too early to reach any firm judgement about such an important nomination.

This is important for the families of those who were killed or disappeared, as well as for the cause of international justice. By exposing the truth about what happened we can help prevent future atrocities.

Many would say that amount is negligible. Where does the rest of it go?

That is as staged a photo op as you’ll have,

This was the memo that basically justified the United States be involved in torture,

I regret that instead of accepting our many previous invitations to work with the Senate and increase the level of consultation and cooperation to help fill judicial vacancies, the White House repeatedly has chosen to...

Is Senator Specter speaking for himself, or the entire committee?

If we do not act soon to aggressively crack down on acid rain, the region’s economy and public health will be endangered beyond repair. We need to update our Clean Air laws with comprehensive national...

The DNA is the fingerprint of the 21st Century, but DNA tests are only part of the solution. They are a window into the larger problems in the system, like inadequate counsel.

Both Republicans and Democrats want thorough answers, … Without them, it could be a very, very long hearing.

One of the hallmarks of (Rehnquist’s) tenure was his tenacious fight to preserve the integrity and independence of our federal courts. His commitment to the court and his passion for the law and for public...

It will be raised, partly on the question of to what area — if any — can a president be considered above the law,

I would hope that we could see the court have less 5-4 decisions and speak with more clarity, … I think the president, with four of us there, may well get some response on what...

We don’t want this to be an area of vulnerability.

Many of the questions really weren’t answered at all. You’ve got a one-word answer and you’ve got a two-part question — that’s not answered,

Glory hallelujah, you’re the first one in the administration that’s said that.

Orrin Hatch is the only man in America who can sit there with a straight face and say they really want to go forward with the hearings.

This is not over competence, … He certainly is competent. This is the whole issue of ideology, and if the ideology is one that you go in with a predetermined agenda? Then I don’t care...

[For] $154, he could track her down,

It’s up to us to ask him about what he said or did at that time.

emboldened a lot of Democrats to support him.

will touch on the Microsoft situation but more broadly on how best to promote competition on the Internet.

We are planning on having Thanksgiving in Washington,

I think it is time that Republicans and Democrats, using the Judiciary Committee, do an overall look at the FBI, an in-depth look,

I believe there was a terribly misguided effort to protect children from what some prosecutors somewhere in this country might consider offensive or indecent online material, … The Communications Decency Act tramples on the free...

reputation for being loyal to this president.

I told you publicly I was leaning against all witnesses and in the spirit of fair play I’m now telling you publicly I’m leaning for it.

There is a significant amount of undiscovered oil in northern Afghanistan.

This is the only chance the American people, all the American people, have to see what he is, … It is the only chance, no matter what part of the country you are from, no...

I don’t believe in Democrats now seeking revenge, and I will not be part of that, … will not be a pushover hearing.

Fear mongering and false choices do little to advance either the security or liberty of Americans.

We’re working hard to carry out our responsibilities, not have this thing taken by winks and nods and quiet promises over conference calls. We’d actually like to know what the heck is going on.

Through a variety of good-faith steps that Senate Democrats have taken, the judicial nominations process today is markedly faster and fairer than it has been,

If you’re going to fix a broken system, it’s going to require cooperation by the states, by the federal government, … catalyst for the reforms that have to happen in the state capitals where most...

We’re not going to do a third do-over.

The Senate’s advice and consent responsibility takes on an added dimension.

of an extreme nature.

I think that the president this time wants us to suggest some names. I think with the four of us who are there, he may well get some response of what we think about those...