Think tanks do have points of view, and they are absolutely entitled to defend them.

Everyone is entitled to their point of view.

I don't think there is a single member who thinks she deserves this nomination. And I don't think there is a single Republican who would be sorry if she were to withdraw.

I think it's refreshing to have different points of view, and I agree with those who say that not everybody has to have had the judicial experience, ... Others have not and have been good justices. I think the mix is healthy for America. So I'm not at all put off by any of that.

There is no right to work in a think tank, and these are very privileged positions.

What I say is I am somebody who cares about conservative ideas. I want to see them implemented in governance.