Quotes Database

«I think we hit our stride this week.»

«This is a disappointing decision that is likely to result in a troubling movement by states to pass their own assisted suicide laws.»

«I think this is going to become a state-by-state issue, with legislation in 49 states -- not all in favor of assisted suicide.»

«The focus will soon shift to President Bush's next appointee to the high court. We have no doubt that President Bush will select a nominee who embraces his judicial philosophy of interpreting the Constitution - not legislating from the bench. The political dynamics suggest that the confirmation process for the next nominee will be much more contentious. We hope that isn't the case, but are certainly prepared to move quickly and aggressively to ensure that the next nominee gets a fair hearing and a prompt vote in the Senate.»

«It's encouraging that several Democrats recognized his talents and capabilities by voting for his confirmation. At the same time, though, it's unfortunate that others chose to politicize a confirmation process by trying to turn it into some sort of election,»

«The decision distorts the First Amendment by exhibiting hostility toward student speech, ... This decision will interject additional confusion into the area of protected religious expression in the schools. The opinion blurs the distinction between government speech and private speech. It is the free speech of the students that has been censored.»

«Pat Robertson's an influential conservative leader, ... He's quite capable of picking up the phone himself.»

«It's not as if they don't have a shortlist here -- they do. I expect there will be quick movement,»

«All of us who were supporting the White House on this expressed that we have a job here; this isn't a cakewalk,»

«This has got the whole conservative base really excited and enthused,»