Tom Carper actually said...

"The average time it takes... to fill a vacancy on the D.C. Superior Court... is over three years."

"I admire your desire to take on these roles and continue giving back to this community through public service."

"the default here is the Golden Rule, trying to figure out what to do and treat other people the way you want to be treated."

"We want to resolve the issues of these judicial vacancies."