 McCain was a believer in judges who would, as he sees it, "strictly interpret the Constitution," and was against what he sees as "the systemic abuse of our federal courts" by judges who "preemptively" decide American social policy.In 1987, he supported the failed confirmation of Reagan nominee Robert Bork.He then supported and voted for the appointments of both-Bushes nominees David Souter, Clarence Thomas, John Roberts, and Samuel Alito.