Richard Durbin actually said...

"Those of us who had an opportunity or privilege to practice before any Federal courts have our opinions about what makes a good Federal judge and what makes a bad one."

"This is no reflection on you because it is rare that a judicial nominee has really handled everything that can come before the court."

"I and the Department are firmly committed to the Whistleblower Protection Act and think that it is a critical role to protecting Federal workers and, indeed, to the operation of our Government."

"In my view, the most important quality for a judge to possess is impartiality, respectfulness, respect not just for the parties who appear in the court but also just the respect for the institution of..."