Thomas R. Carper: “One of the Ranking Members here was a fellow named Jim Inhofe from Oklahoma, who was a climate change denier.”

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

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.

I usually default to the golden rule, and I think in this case it's a pretty good guide as well.

I want to thank our members for being here today.