I think her record shows very substantial capacity to take on tough assignments and do them well,

As the record shows, I have supported every one of President Bush's nominees in the Judiciary Committee and on the Senate floor. I have never and would never apply any litmus test on the abortion issue and, as the record shows, I have voted to confirm Chief Justice (William) Rehnquist, Justice (Sandra Day) O'Connor, and Justice (Anthony) Kennedy and led the fight to confirm Justice (Clarence) Thomas.

Why not go after both levels? ... Why not get tough? That's what Sen. Feinstein wants to do, and I think it's a good idea.

I think it's scandalous that we haven't done more to cure cancer.

I think it's been a chaotic process, very candidly.

I think my independence was a big help to getting Judges Roberts and Alito confirmed, and I think that's recognized.