Ginsburg wasn't anywhere near the mainstream.

I was a little apprehensive going in. But in his way, he was at least as impressive as Roberts.

The lesson from this experience is how important it is to have someone with an objectively discernable judicial philosophy, and a sound one, Democrats may blow some smoke based on this, but I don't think there's any substance to it.

I look back, and I have no regrets, truly. Everything led me to the place where I am now.

So much is made about the beginnings of ballet careers, the rosebud, and then once the petals and leaves start falling off, is it beautiful anymore? Some people think it is; some people don't. The expectation is to focus on the very beautiful parts, not the ending.

We made too many mistakes defensively. We'll go back at it, regroup. They showed some life, so we'll keep plugging away.