It Is Absolutely True That I Have

And What My Constitutional Values Are Are Wholly Irrelevant To The Job, And So Neither You Nor Anyone Else Will Know What They Are.

To Have The Opportunity To Lead The Solicitor General's Office Is The Honor Of A Lifetime. As You Know, This Is An Office With A Long And Rich Tradition, Not Only Of Extraordinary Legal Skill But Also Of Extraordinary Professionalism And Integrity. That Is Due, In Large Measure, To The People Who Have Led It.

I Owe A Debt Of Gratitude To Two Other Living Justices. Sandra Day O'connor And Ruth Bader Ginsburg Paved The Way For Me And So Many Other Women In My Generation. Their Pioneering Lives Have Created Boundless Possibilities For Women In The Law. I Thank Them For Their Inspiration And Also For The Personal Kindnesses They Have Shown Me.

If I Am Confirmed, I Will Commit To Show Heller And The Principles Articulated In It The Full Measure Of Respect That Is Due To All Constitution Decisions Of The Court.

When The Senate Ceases To Engage Nominees In Meaningful Discussion Of Legal Issues, The Confirmation Process Takes On An Air Of Vacuity And Farce, And The Senate Becomes Incapable Of Evaluating Nominees Or Appropriately Educating The Public.