I'm proud to work with a Member of the Judiciary Committee and my partner in the Senate, Senator Hirono, in supporting their nominations to the Federal bench.

He listens and considers carefully before voicing his opinion, adding that he has an unwavering commitment to achieve a better system of justice that provides access to justice for all.

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

I'm proud to support the nominations of Micah Smith and Judge Shanlyn Park to serve as judges on the U.S. District Court in Hawaii.

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.

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

I'm proud to support the nominations of Micah Smith and Judge Shanlyn Park to serve as judges on the U.S. District Court in Hawaii.

I'm proud to work with a Member of the Judiciary Committee and my partner in the Senate, Senator Hirono, in supporting their nominations to the Federal bench.

He listens and considers carefully before voicing his opinion, adding that he has an unwavering commitment to achieve a better system of justice that provides access to justice for all.

Mr. President, no one wins in a shutdown--not Republicans, not Democrats, and certainly not the people of Hawaii or Americans across the country. I have been here for three previous shutdowns, in the majority and in the minority, and I…

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

Access to clean, reliable water is essential for the health and well-being of all people in the United States.