Alex Padilla actually said...

"I am here as a proud son of immigrants from Mexico, who came to this country with little formal education but with big dreams and a tremendous work ethic."

"If you are confirmed we will take another step toward making our Government better reflect the America that it serves, toward making the promise of America more real."

"You've shown yourself to have the keen intellect and legal acumen to serve on the Supreme Court."

"People of color, particularly those who have the audacity to try to be the first, often have to work twice as hard to get half the respect."