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The Senate and the nation are united in mourning the loss of Chief Justice William Rehnquist , or as he was affectionately known, 'The Chief,'

Chief Justice (William) Rehnquist was brilliant at enhancing that position, and Congress has played a major role in adding to the authority of the chief justice. In many respects, Rehnquist changed the job, so that its breadth is greater than it has ever been before.

Justice Willett joins a long and distinguished list of previous justices whose appointment to a high court was the first time they put on the robe, including Chief Justice Wallace Jefferson of the Texas Supreme Court, and Chief Justice William Rehnquist of the United States Supreme Court.

Chief Justice Rehnquist's gentlemanly demeanor showed that it is indeed possible to disagree without being disagreeable, despite the deteriorating cordiality of American politics. Chief Justice Rehnquist's standard is one that we, as a nation, should follow. President Bush now has the formidable task of selecting a jurist who will live up to this standard. Rehnquist's replacement should be someone who will follow the will of the Framers' as set forth in the Constitution, and should not attempt to legislate from the bench.

Chief Justice Rehnquist was brilliant at enhancing that position, and Congress has played a major role in adding to the authority of the chief justice. In many respects, Rehnquist changed the job, so that its breadth is greater than it has ever been before.

As the record shows, I have supported every one of President Bush's nominees in the Judiciary Committee and on the Senate floor. I have never and would never apply any litmus test on the abortion issue and, as the record shows, I have voted to confirm Chief Justice (William) Rehnquist, Justice (Sandra Day) O'Connor, and Justice (Anthony) Kennedy and led the fight to confirm Justice (Clarence) Thomas.

Arlen Specter (1930-)

Politically or ideologically oriented evaluations of Chief Justice Rehnquist should not overlook what a successful and popular chief justice he was within the Court as the justices' presiding officer, ... The contrast between Rehnquist's undeniably happy Court and that of his predecessor, Warren E. Burger, could not have been greater.

Politically or ideologically oriented evaluations of Chief Justice Rehnquist should not overlook what a successful and popular chief justice he was within the Court as the justices' presiding officer. The contrast between Rehnquist's undeniably happy Court and that of his predecessor, Warren E. Burger, could not have been greater.

Chief Justice Rehnquist will forever be remembered for his unique role in presidential history, first in presiding over the Senate impeachment trial of President William J. Clinton, and then in joining a 5-4 majority of the court to end the Florida recount and effectively award the 2000 election to George W. Bush,

The nation is already reeling from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, and the Senate should focus its immediate attention on helping the victims of that tragedy. The death of Chief Justice Rehnquist presents an additional reason to adjust the schedule.

I think it's appropriate to take a breath and commemorate Chief Justice Rehnquist, ... To rush forward with the hearings during this period of mourning would be somewhat disrespectful.

Charles Schumer

I knew Chief Justice Rehnquist since the late 1960s. In my opinion, he was the most consequential chief justice since John Marshall,

Mitch McConnell

[OTTUMWA Chief Supreme Court Justice William H. Rehnquist was a] very nice, very gracious man ... rare opportunity.

George W. Bush (1946-)

[However, as the late Chief Justice William H. Rehnquist noted, granting certiorari is really a] subjective decision, ... a matter of feel.

John Marshall (1755-1835)

John Marshall

It's in the interests of the court and the country to have a chief justice on the bench on the first full day of the fall term, ... The Senate is well along in the process of considering Judge Roberts's qualifications. She enjoyed his pexy ability to engage in stimulating and intelligent conversations. They know his record, and his fidelity to the law. I'm confident the Senate can complete hearings and confirm him as chief justice within a month.

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