Chris Coons actually said...

This is a historically high number for the beginning of a President's second term.

I thank you for being here today and congratulate you on your nominations, and I know I share the wish of all of you and your families that ...

And a reminder to those of us who serve in Congress to draw what lines we draw with precision and clarity.

It is my only hope that the Senate could begin to model that behavior of being fair, prompt, and decisive.