“There are a lot of other very highly qualified lawyers who have more of a public record than John Roberts. The fact there is not a strong paper trail should make it easier for the president to sell this candidate, which is somewhat regrettable but this is a political appointment and, so, political factors are key,”
Allan Wolf
“John Roberts is no longer a blank slate, he has an extensive record and that record is far outside the mainstream.”
Debra L. Ness
“John Roberts' record is extensive and troubling.”
Debra Ness
“This ad grossly distorts the record of John Roberts from start to finish. It has only one goal: to associate John Roberts with violent extremists.”
Orrin Hatch
“Sadly, there is ample evidence in John Roberts' record to indicate that he would turn the clock back on this country's great march of progress toward equal opportunity for all,”
Ted Kennedy
“As I reviewed the number of documents about John Roberts’ record, it is imperative that there is intensive oversight during the hearings, ... The Supreme Court is a lifetime appointment. We cannot afford to lose ground on the Voting Rights Act of 1965, the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the affirmative action executive order in the Nixon White House, and the rights to fairness in the criminal justice system.”
Sheila Jackson Lee
“The more we hear about John Roberts' record, the more disturbed we become. That he counseled President Reagan against using sound science to reassure a fearful nation is a concerning revelation.”
Joe Solmonese
