Wait a minute, wait a minute. Sen. Kennedy just propounded a very, very long question. Now let him (Roberts) answer the question.

Why not go after both levels? ... Why not get tough? That's what Sen. Feinstein wants to do, and I think it's a good idea.

I believe the next nomination is going to be a great deal more contentious than the Roberts nomination. I say that because, bubbling just below the surface was a lot of frustration in the hearing that we just concluded.

[Four Democratic votes for Roberts would be] a pleasant surprise, ... they can be tougher on the next nominee.

I think my independence was a big help to getting Judges Roberts and Alito confirmed, and I think that's recognized.

resist, if not refuse to confirm, Supreme Court nominees who refuse to answer questions on fundamental issues.