John Roberts Quotes

[Snapped panel Chairman Arlen Specter, R-Pa.:] They may be misleading, but they are his answers. ... With respect, they are my answers, and ... they are not misleading. - John Roberts

[Senator Leahy asked him,] Do you now personally agree with and accept as binding law the reasoning of Justice White's opinion in Franklin v. Gwinnett? ... It certainly was a precedent of the court that I would apply under principles of stare decisis. - John Roberts

[Senator Durbin asked Judge Roberts,] Did you agree with the decision . . . then? Or do you agree with it now? ... I haven't looked at the decision in Plyler v. Doe in 23 years. . . . - John Roberts

[Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont, the ranking Democrat on the Judiciary Committee, said he had] an interesting and a good meeting ... to be open about every question. - John Roberts

[Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., tried again.] I'm trying to see your feelings as a man... It is difficult to put yourself in that position. - John Roberts

[Roberts repeatedly defended himself throughout the day for his decision over which questions to answer.] I should not, based on the precedent of prior nominees, agree or disagree with particular decisions and I'm reluctant to do that... That's one of the areas, I think, prior nominees have drawn the line. - John Roberts

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