“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.”

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

“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.”

“I think that Congress' ability to reason is fully equal to that of the judiciary.”

“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.”

“If I'm confirmed, I'll be myself.”

“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.”