I think that Congress` ability to reason is fully equal to that of the judiciary.
If I`m confirmed, I`ll be myself.
I have been a judge for 15 years and I`ve made up my own mind during all that time.
I`m not any kind of a bigot, I`m not.
Private religious speech can`t be discriminated against. It has to be treated equally with secular speech.
I think that the legitimacy of the court would be undermined in any case if the court made a decision based on its perception of public opinion.
I have been committed to carrying out my duties... in accordance with both the letter and spirit of all applicable rules of ethics and canons of conduct.
A judge can`t have any preferred outcome in any particular case. The judge`s only obligation - and it`s a solemn obligation - is to the rule of law.