John Hickenlooper actually said...

"I think, obviously, that presence is a shared value and is of real importance."

"I wholeheartedly support his nomination, and I hope that he gets widespread support from every single person on this committee."

"I urge the committee to advance his nomination with an overwhelming bipartisan vote."

"In everything that he has done, he has been able to bring people together, resolve conflict, and create progress."