Justices are not politicians. They don't run on a political platform, and senators should not ask them to do so.

But the fact is more than 40 Supreme Court justices were nominated and confirmed to that position without prior judicial experience. But I do think she has the professional experience that will prepare her for this position

Americans deserve an attorney general that will be honest with them, they deserve an attorney general who will uphold the basic standards of political independence and accountability.

I would ask everyone not to prejudge the nominee. I would ask everyone to take a deep breath, to look at her background and qualifications and to give her a chance before the Judiciary Committee.

chose not the cut-and- run option but the stay-and-fight option -- and to win -- and then to bring our troops home as soon as possible.

Political systems are run by self-selecting politicians. We don't draft people; it's not jury duty.