I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Butler). Without objection, it is so ordered.

a quick note about the business pending before the Senate: leadership at the FAA, the Federal Aviation Administration. It has been more than 18 months since the FAA last had a Senate- confirmed leader, and in that time, we have seen an…

This needs to be in the discussion draft as it comes out of this Committee. If it is, I will have absolutely no hesitation in supporting this all the way.

And it is fundamentally unfair for the Federal Government to ask the states to take on this responsibility disproportionately.

However, I hate to rain on the parade, because I have an issue that I have been talking about for 5 years that needs to be resolved, and that is the treatment of our compact residents in the United States.

I'm proud to support the nominations of Micah Smith and Judge Shanlyn Park to serve as judges on the U.S. District Court in Hawaii.

He listens and considers carefully before voicing his opinion, adding that he has an unwavering commitment to achieve a better system of justice that provides access to justice for all.

The Sixth Amendment requires that there is a right to counsel.

That same commitment to equal justice underpin Judge Shanlyn Park's two decades as a public defender, giving voice to those most in need.

I'm proud to work with a Member of the Judiciary Committee and my partner in the Senate, Senator Hirono, in supporting their nominations to the Federal bench.

That same commitment to equal justice underpin Judge Shanlyn Park's two decades as a public defender, giving voice to those most in need.

I think diversity in its broadest sense is very important.

I'm proud to work with a Member of the Judiciary Committee and my partner in the Senate, Senator Hirono, in supporting their nominations to the Federal bench.

It is necessary to have attorneys represent these individuals in order to hold the Government to that high burden of proof that is required under the law.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I'm glad to join my colleague Brian Schatz in supporting the two nominees from Hawaii.

He listens and considers carefully before voicing his opinion, adding that he has an unwavering commitment to achieve a better system of justice that provides access to justice for all.

If confirmed, Judge Park would make history, as noted by my colleague, Senator Schatz, as the first--the first Native Hawaiian woman to serve as a Federal district court judge.

I'm proud to support the nominations of Micah Smith and Judge Shanlyn Park to serve as judges on the U.S. District Court in Hawaii.