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COLLINS: "I am certainly impressed with Judge Gorsuch, but I’m going to wait until his hearing. What I’ve learned over the years is that sometimes new information comes up at hearings, but I am very impressed with his thoughtful approach to the role of being a judge. It’s clear that he thoroughly understands the role of the judge in our constitutional system. He is a fierce depend -- a fierce defender of our independent judiciary and he is a very thoughtful individual with a brilliant mind. So, I’m very favorably impressed with him. He has sterling academic and legal credentials, but I will of course, withhold my final decision until after the hearing or the hearings on his nomination."