Thomas R. Carper: “I am going to telegraph a pitch.”

I think that's really disgraceful, and it's unacceptable that the local DC courts have vacancies that last years because the Senate fails to act in a timely way.

For too long, the seats have not been filled, and not been filled properly.

I would say there is a lesson here for both of us, and one of those is to make clear I am always ready to take your calls, your meeting, whatever you want and engage.

We are delighted to be able to move the legislation today.