with honor and distinction. ... He cared deeply for the independence of the judiciary in America's democracy.

We applaud the five judiciary members who voted their conscience and took a principled position in opposition to the nomination of John Roberts to be Chief Justice of the United States. However, we are profoundly disappointed that the committee, as a whole, ignored compelling evidence against his nomination.

to be extremely troubling. They seem to reflect the work of a deeply committed ideologue.

My government has promised to comprehensively respect the independence of the judiciary.

What better honor for Reggie White than to go out on Sunday and win the game in his honor and be able to dedicate a win to him?

need to answer to the American people for their craven tactics that degrade our democracy.