John Hickenlooper actually said...

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

"I want to express my appreciation and gratitude to you for coming out to Colorado during your confirmation week."

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

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