04/18/2023
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"I would hope that my Democrat colleagues would not subject these nominees to any litmus test."
"I believe home State support is important in the process, including the Judiciary Committee, as well as the full Senate."
"You have had a distinguished career as Assistant U.S. Attorney, appellate practitioner, commissioner on the U.S. Sentencing Commission, and now as chief judge."
"I find no offense with your approach. And I hope the rest of you do not feel left out."