We need good, decent people to step forward to contribute even when it is ugly, particularly when it is ugly.

Without adequate mens rea protections, that is, without the requirement that a person knows his conduct was wrong or unlawful, everyday citizens can be held criminally liable for a conduct that no reasonable person would know was wrong.

Unfortunately, it seems that some on the political left have decided to try to turn this hearing into a circus.

I am deeply concerned about the theatrics we have seen these last 2 days.

Confirmation hearings are supposed to be an opportunity for the American people to hear from the nominee.

I appreciate the way you have conducted these hearings in spite of these type of irresponsible outbursts and so forth that it is hard to believe.

I have heard it said that I am a skeptic of regulation. I am not a skeptic of regulation at all.

I would like to enter into the record three letters and an op-ed supporting Judge Kavanaugh's confirmation.

Some of my colleagues do not like the environmental laws Congress has actually passed.

Do you believe that it is important for a judge to interpret and apply the laws that Congress has actually passed rather than seeking to make up or change the law if the judge does not like what the Congress has done?

Anyone who actually knows you knows that to be true.

The authors of these letters emphasize that they have different political views and that they do not agree on every subject.

What is remarkable about Judge Kavanaugh's judicial record is not just its length, but its depth and its quality.

My Democratic colleagues can admit that you are actually a good judge and a good person as well.

I know a good nominee when I see one, and you are a great nominee.

I am proud of the President for nominating you, and frankly, I wish you the best because we are going to confirm you.

He has shown that he brings a fair-minded approach to questions of criminal law and employment law.

Judge Kavanaugh is one of the most distinguished judges in the entire country.