Justice antonin scalia, in prepared remarks. It was the content of Justice Scalias reasoning that shaped me. His judicial philosophy was straightforward. A judge must apply the law as it is written, not as she wishes it were. If we can get this wonderfullyqualified, conservative woman on the court, well be making a statement to all young conservative women theres a place at the table for you. Your health care is on the lewin. A justice who on the line. A justice who has been critical of upholding the Affordable Care act. Doesnt matter who judge barrett is, doesnt matter what shes done, doesnt matter her record, doesnt matter. Sandra here we go on to day two. Weve got todays hearing covered, bret baier, as mentioned, Chris Wallace, that maccallum, but we begin with chief Legal Correspondent shannon bream. Shannon, good morning. Here we go, day two. They want it in the books. 30 minutes of questioning from each of the senators today, thats about 31 hours, take us 11 hours, take us well i
Imposing their policy preferences is because its inconsistent with democracy. No one wants to live in accord with the law of amy. My children dont want to do that. As a judge i cant say im going to live with my policy preferences because i have life tenure and you have to live with them. Constitutionally, even if the Supreme Court strikes down a statute, congress can come back and revisit that topic and do so in a way that doesnt violate the constitution as determined by the court. Ultimately, it doesnt happen very often, but ultimately we can amend the constitution itself, correct . That is correct. So the basis of legitimacy of governmental power is concerned of the governed. Do you agree with that . I do agree with that. Not what nine people in black robes, the high nine on the potomac, i think theyre sometimes called, the decisions they make. Thats not the final word in our government, correct . We are a government of laws, not of men. Judge barrett, im almost through, but i cant p
Its inconsistent with policies. Nobody wants to live in the world of the law of amy, my children dont want to do that even. So i cant get up on the bench and say you have to live by my policy preferences because i have lifetime tenure and you cant kick me out if you dont like them. Even if the Supreme Court strikes down a statute, congress can come back and revisit the topic and do so in a way that doesnt violate the constitution. Ultimately we can amend the constitution itself, correct . That is correct. The basis of legitimacy of governmental power is consent of the governed. Do you agree with that . I do agree with that. Not what nine people in black robes, the high nigh on the potomac i think theyre sometimes called. Thats not the word we are a law, a government of laws, not of men. Judge barrett, im almost through but i cant pass up the opportunity to ask you a question about the establishment clause. I did with Justice Kavanaugh and Justice Gorsuch as well. Its borne out of my fr
University, if you dont have your heart set on working in the u. S. Government or if youre retired. [laughter] but its hard to find people inside the Foreign Policy establishment who are willing to say what they think on this issue out loud. Just look at how chuck hagel and Samantha Power had to contort themselves during their confirmation hearings, and you see the lob bys continued lob bys continued influence. And please dont forget were still a long way from a deal with iran or a twostate solution, and the lobby will be working 24 7 to make sure that the United States doesnt do anything israel doesnt want. In short, reports of the lobbys demise have been greatly exaggerated, and given that fact, what do i think we ought to do about it . Ill just give you, i hi, four basic lessons here. Lesson number one, its just politics, stupid. First lesson i would emphasize is this is all about politics. Israel lobby is powerful because it has all the features that make an Interest Group powerful
Im barbara with news from europe. Including claims in the u. K. That some minority communities are opting for their own form of justice rather than involving the police. And a rare glimpse at one of the worlds most expensive paintings, but still no sign of the mystery owner. Well, after much debate the Syrian National coalition has decided it will sit down with the assad government. That moment will happen when the two sides meet at the socalled geneva two peace talks on wednesday. The Syrian National coalition has been fiercely divided on the entire process. Anita mcnaugh joins us from istanbul. Was it a refounding yes to join those talks . Reporter it was a resounding yes, but only, it has possible pointed out, the many people who never wanted part of it left and never came back. We knew in a lead up to the vote if you look at the people who approached geneva, they probably had it in the bag if the people who refusing to along with it didnt come back, and they didnt come back. The o