Thomas R. Carper: “What I want to also highlight, Mr. Chairman, is the political will has really stepped up in a manner that is delivering…”

Well, there is a good compromise out there, and I think if we are smart and don't give up today, we will find it.

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.

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

We are better off when we hear community concerns at the beginning of the process rather than at the end.