Lisa Murkowski actually said...

"It is not very often that I get to come to the Judiciary Committee to introduce Alaskans to you, so today is a special treat."

"the President could not have nominated two more qualified individuals to fill these seats."

"That merit selection process was created by the Alaska Constitution. It was intended really to keep politics out of the judicial selection process."

"Both Justice Christen and Judge Gleason have survived this selection process, and I think survived it most admirably."