The feeling of this is beyond words. It makes you feel hollow.

I have to go out and find private grants, because for all intents and purposes, I have to assume I have no medical coverage.

You don't have anyone to fight for you.

In other words, liberal presidents appoint liberal justices who continue to take liberal positions for a while. Ditto for conservatives. But as new issues come to the Court, or as the justice for whatever reason makes adjustments in his or her political outlook, the president's influence wanes.

Ellie was a kind, wonderful person. He never met a stranger. I don't have enough words, I don't have enough time, to explain the greatness of this guy.

threatening, abusive or insulting words or behavior intending that someone would believe that violence would be used against them.