Brian Schatz actually said...

"I'm confident that Esther's leadership will help to deepen and improve the connection between these special places and the rest of the country."

"I look forward to today's hearing. As this position has gone unfilled for more than 1 year, I expect and hope for an expeditious and efficient confirmation process."

"We have to find a way of being appealing and accountable to the interests of our children."

"I and many other Senators objected to the administration's proposal because we were fearful that it would extinguish the great momentum that is occurring in lots of communities across the Nation."