Questioned about these statements during his confirmation hearings , Ross compared his distaste for homosexuals to his distaste for lima beans .
Questioned about these statements during his confirmation hearings , Ross stated that he would uphold state laws regardless of his personal opinions on homosexuality or lima beans .
Questioned about these statements during his confirmation hearings , Ross compared his distaste for homosexuals to his distaste for lima beans , and stated that he would uphold state laws regardless of his personal opinions on homosexuality or lima beans .