Bill Nelson actually said...

"So, Mr. Chairman, your legacy is indelibly etched into not only this committee but the law of this country, and for that we are exceptionally grateful."

"It is that process that, again, we come to you today with an excellent recommendation that the President then selected as the nominee."

"The two of us, as you know, we take the partisanship out of the selection of judges by having a judicial nominating commission that the two of us appoint."

"Big oil wants its way. They've been trying to bully their way to drill off the coast of Florida . . ."