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.

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

I urge their swift consideration and confirmation.

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.

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.

I think diversity is important, both personal and professional diversity on the bench, because a diverse bench represents the community that it serves.

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

I think diversity in its broadest sense is very important.

I urge their swift consideration and confirmation.

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

I think diversity in its broadest sense is very important.

I think diversity is important, both personal and professional diversity on the bench, because a diverse bench represents the community that it serves.

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

I urge their swift consideration and confirmation.

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.