"I wasn't 100 percent sure I would be confirmed by the Senate. But I thought it would be a shame if the best person for the job was not nominated because of fear of what might happen."

"I am a very shy person. That's why I speak through my writing."

"I think it's important to have a sense of purpose. To know what you're working towards."

"I mean, it is a very controversial topic. And if you want to say that it's a woman's right to choose, you can say that. If you want to say that it's wrong, you can say that. But the government should …"

"I think a good judge is one who listens. Who is open to persuasion. And who is willing to change her mind."