We'll defend and promote the nominees.

September 11, bad as it was, was confined to just sixteen acres in New York but the devastation here is right across the entire region.

a man of great character who deserves genuine consideration and not automatic attacks and partisan indignation.

Yep, we've been deputized,

Opposition to this nomination will be based on nothing but partisan politics, and would be an unfortunate strategy at a time when the Senate ought to be coming together to get things done for the American people,

Roberts, who was confirmed unanimously by the Senate just two years ago, is highly respected by Democrats and Republicans alike, ... Opposition to this nomination will be based on nothing but partisan politics.