I was over nominating a judge for the Fourth Circuit, and I may be the only guy in the history of the Senate to nominate a judge and put a hold on him all at the same time.

But since that system is not in place, I have to protect Charleston.

I have learned more about this than I ever wanted to learn.

If shipping is going to change and we are going to meet President Obama's goal of doubling exports in 5 years, which is a great goal, we better have the infrastructure to make that a reality.

And I want to thank President Obama. He certainly did not have to do this.

I think most people in South Carolina would say that Tim Cain is one of the best lawyers and judges we have ever produced.

You really meet the human condition in family court in every way possible.

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