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’m not any kind of a bigot, I’m not.

Private religious speech can’t be discriminated against. It has to be treated equally with secular speech.

I have been a judge for 15 years and I’ve made up my own mind during all that time.

I think that Congress’ ability to reason is fully equal to that of the judiciary.

If I’m confirmed, I’ll be myself.

I have been committed to carrying out my duties… in accordance with both the letter and spirit of all applicable rules of ethics and canons of conduct.

A judge can’t have any preferred outcome in any particular case. The judge’s only obligation – and it’s a solemn obligation – is to the rule of law.