
McConnell: “Senate Republicans will treat Ms. Kagan fairly.”
Leahy: “Our constituents deserve a civil and thoughtful debate on this nomination, followed by an up-or-down vote.”
Hatch: “Her previous confirmation, and my support for her in that position, do not by themselves establish either her qualifications for the Supreme Court or my obligation to support her.”
Cornyn: “”Ms. Kagan failed to answer many questions posed by senators prior to her confirmation as solicitor general… I hope that she will now more willingly respond to reasonable and relevant questions.”