Alex Padilla actually said...

"My hope is that the partisan considerations that may have affected some in the questioning of Judge Jackson will be set aside and that Members of this Committee, out of their love for the country, and..."

"If someone, an American citizen, who has overcome the challenges in one's life that she has overcome, demonstrated her ability beyond any reasonable doubt, and is unable to get the bipartisan support ..."

"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."