Chris Coons actually said...

"Senate advice and consent helps guarantee judicial competence."

"America's federal courts serve as a model for courts and judicial systems around the world."

"we may be reducing spending in the short term, it is having long-term consequences in terms of personnel, efficiency of operations, and our ability to execute on our public responsibilities."

"this needs to be done in a nonpartisan way and in a way that continues to sustain the American judicial system as literally the world leader."