Tom Carper actually said...

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

"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 ..."

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

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