Brian Schatz actually said...

"That same commitment to equal justice underpin Judge Shanlyn Park's two decades as a public defender, giving voice to those most in need."

"If confirmed, Judge Park would make history, as noted by my colleague, Senator Schatz, as the first--the first Native Hawaiian woman to serve as a Federal district court judge."

"Congress cannot and should not stand by as the United States heads down another path of broken treaties, agreements, and trust responsibilities to Indian tribes."

"Unless the Federal Government steps up, it is going to be very, very difficult for us."