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Here are some excerpts from Statements that Kennedy made during Oral Arguments:

“Counselor, tolerance is essential in a free society. And tolerance is most meaningful when it’s mutual. It seems to me that the state in its position here has been neither tolerant nor respectful of Mr. Phillips’ religious beliefs.”

“And — because accommodation is, quite possible, we assume there were other shops that — other good bakery shops that were available.”

“Part of that speech is that state law, in this case, supersedes our religious beliefs, and he has to teach that to his family. He has to speak about that to his family.”

“Well, but this whole concept of identity is a slightly — suppose he says: Look, I have nothing against — against gay people. He says but I just don’t think they should have a marriage because that’s contrary to my beliefs. It’s not - It’s not their identity; it’s what they’re doing.”