Chris Coons actually said...

"Finally, in my view being a great judge requires some balance of empathy and evenhandedness."

"I think it is always incumbent upon judicial officers to make sure that they set the tone so that all litigants are always treated with courtesy and respect."

"Maybe it was a resolution of the debt ceiling, Who knows?"

"It is in my view important the Senate takes seriously its role to examine the qualifications, work ethic, and intelligence of our nominees."