Kavanaugh Defends Supreme Court Against Partisanship Concerns While Touting Justices' Respect and Collegiality

Justice Kavanaugh praised the Supreme Court as "government at its finest" and emphasized its nonpartisan nature despite recent conservative rulings.
He stated the justices work respectfully together despite ideological differences and have positive relationships across the spectrum.
Kavanaugh acknowledged concerns over ethics policies but said criticism comes with the job of making difficult legal decisions.
He downplayed divisions on the Court, highlighting surprising alliances among justices across ideologies.
The justice argued the Court bases decisions on the law, not politics, despite public perception of partisanship.