Jon Kyl: “Then I will ask for a second question with the indulgence of the Senator. With all due respect, the answer is a…”

“Then I will ask for a second question with the indulgence of the Senator. With all due respect, the answer is a nonanswer. It doesn't tell us when we might consider these nominees. The distinguished assistant majority leader said phrases such as ``as quickly as possible'' and ``as rapidly as we can accommodate.'' Is it not true that there are 15--if I am incorrect, please give the correct number--15 people pending on the Executive Calendar who don't await anything except our action? We can do it now or at the end of the day. Nothing stands in the way--no committee chairmen, no further vote, nothing. As far as I know, there is no controversy with respect to any of these. Is there any reason that this number, whether it be 14 or 15, could not be agreed to today?”