Tom Carper actually said...

"Thanks so much, Mr. Chairman, Senators Hatch and Grassley and our colleagues."

"I certainly hope we will keep that concern in mind as we consider the three nominees before us today."

"Unfortunately, the Senate recently has lagged in the latter regard. The Deputy Attorney General is a key operational leader within the Department of Justice, but the current nominee has been denied a ..."

"As my colleagues know, I believe very strongly that the office betrayed its historic high standards during the previous administration."