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. |
If I'm confirmed, I'll be myself. |
I think that Congress' ability to reason is fully equal to that of the judiciary. |
I have been a judge for 15 years and I've made up my own mind during all that time. |
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 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. |