The burden under our system, when you accuse somebody of criminal conduct, is on the person making the accusation.

We do not give the Government that kind of power. We insist that those charges be proven by competent evidence.

We were--I think we were all very fair to Dr. Ford. Should we not be just as fair to Judge Kavanaugh?

It is outrageous, and you are right to be angry.

I can only speak as one of 21 Senators here, but I thank you very much for your testimony, more importantly, for your bravery coming out and trying to answer our questions as best you could remember.

I will do whatever is in my power to make sure that your claims get a full and proper investigation.

I cannot let it go by what Durbin, Senator Durbin said--by the way, he is my friend.

Is it possible for that question to be answered without violating any counsel relationships?

Dr. Ford, I want to correct the record, but it is not something that I am saying that you stated wrongly.

Proceed, please.

You are looking at them.

between July 30th and September 13th, there were 45 days this Committee could have been investigating this situation.

We are here to accommodate you, not you accommodate us.

Ms. Mitchell for Senator Hatch.

I will let you ask your question.

This is not a trial of Dr. Ford. It is a job interview for Judge Kavanaugh.

I hope the Majority changes their tactics, opens their mind, and seriously reflects on why we are here.

I will listen to the lady, but we are going to bring this to a close.