Barack Obama actually said...

These nominations reflect my commitment to ensuring that our country is represented by the best and brightest.

We can say to ourselves: 'well, maybe we got a little smarter.'

John Michael Vazquez, of New Jersey, to be United States District Judge for the District of New Jersey, vice Joal A. Pisano, retired.

Paula Xinis, of Maryland, to be United States District Judge for the District of Maryland, vice Deborah K. Chasanow, retired.