I believe that justices must recognize that our Constitution is an 18th-century document that needs to be applied in the context of the 21st century.

- Frank Lautenberg

One thing I have learned in my time in politics is that if one of the parties is shameless, the other party cannot afford to be spineless.

- Frank Lautenberg

I'm convinced that our duty to provide advice and consent for justices of the Supreme Court is our most important constitutional responsibility.

- Frank Lautenberg

Anybody who has ever been in business, anybody who has ever paid bills, anybody who has ever lived in a serious adult life knows that indebtedness is…

- Frank Lautenberg

Municipal networks expand economic opportunities. We've got to open new doors, not slam them shut.

- Frank Lautenberg

Judge Samuel Alito was born and raised in the great state of New Jersey. Our state has a legacy of producing outstanding jurists, most notably the la…

- Frank Lautenberg

I had hoped to hear the President tonight tell the Congress and the American people exactly how he plans to tackle some of the important issues facin…

- Frank Lautenberg

The ocean is tired. It's throwing back at us what we're throwing in there.

- Frank Lautenberg

Having members of the Bush administration actually sit down and discuss counter terrorism with the very countries that support terrorists is absurd.

- Frank Lautenberg