Tom Carper actually said...

"the average time between vacancy and confirmation for the last five judicial nominees to the D.C. Superior Court, I think it is nearly 3 years"

"I think it is atrocious that we have vacancies 2, 3, or 4 years, and longer in these courts."

"I presume it is a paid internship."

"I think we want to improve what the agency has done on environmental justice. I for one think we need to ask those tough questions and be bold."