67 Quotes by Robert Bork

The conventional wisdom right now is that John Roberts will be confirmed just as the conventional wisdom in 1987 going into the hearings was that Robert Bork would be confirmed, ... You never know what's going to happen at a hearing. I think that's been demonstrated time and again.

Without adherence to the original understanding, even the actual Bill of Rights could be pared or eliminated. It is asserted nonetheless, and sometimes on high authority, that the judicial philosophy of original understanding is fatally defective in any number of respects.

We all have to have some sympathy for her.

The opposition reflected the polarization that existed in this country.

Everybody else I've talked to ranges between disapproval and outrage.

attest to the vital importance of candor and confidentiality in the solicitor general's decision-making process.

Consumers will benefit from multiple sources of innovation,

confirm a nominee with no visible judicial philosophy who lacks the basic skills of persuasive argument and clear writing.

the most prominent and intellectually powerful advocate of judicial restraint.