The chief justice is the most important judge in the country, with even more responsibility for the protection of the rights and freedoms of all Americans. Thus John Roberts bears a heavier burden when he comes before the Senate.

Chief Justice Rehnquist served this country with the greatest distinction, ... I respected his leadership of the federal judiciary and his strong commitment to the integrity and independence of the courts.

[Some Senate Democrats say Roberts should get tougher scrutiny now that he is being nominated for chief justice.] The chief justice is the most important judge in the country, with even more responsibility for the protection of the rights and freedoms of all Americans, ... Thus John Roberts bears a heavier burden when he comes before the Senate.

Our primary responsibility is the protection of insurance consumers. But with increasing economic integration and a growing economic interdependence of countries, it is impractical and imprudent to focus solely on a domestic agenda.

The Republicans are looking after the financial interests of the wealthiest individuals in this country.

Those who sent these two technicians over there and let them work without protection bear a heavy responsibility.