Richard Durbin actually said...

"In short, Staci Yandle's confirmation marks another important milestone in the journey toward equality of opportunity for all Americans."

"I found that one of the most challenging things of being a legislator was deciding when to vote the will of my constituents and when to vote the will of myself and my own conscience."

"Thanks a lot, Senator Klobuchar."

"we have passed out of this Committee, now pending on the floor, the Smarter Sentencing Act, which is going to address that not just for you but for all Federal judges in the future."