Ralph Neas John Quotations

The nomination of John Roberts has evolved considerably since July, when the White House was successful in portraying him as a lawyer above the fray.... Almost daily revelations coming out of the Reagan presidential library show someone at the epicenter of a comprehensive assault on fundamental rights that have been part of the law for decades,

It's important to have a strong progressive Democratic vote against John Roberts. If there is a vigorous opposition, that will send a signal on the next vacancy that there could be a contested nomination.

I think John Roberts always was the front-runner for the Rehnquist seat. I would guess that Roberts has been the choice for some time. The only curve was that O'Connor was the person (to retire), not Rehnquist.

They will have no standing to criticize President Bush, John Roberts and the court for taking away fundamental rights that the American people thought was theirs forever.

We would be extraordinarily disappointed in any senator who votes for John Roberts or any other nominee who would turn back the clock on fundamental rights and liberties, ... That's the kind of vote that would never be forgotten.