Richard Durbin actually said...
Repeating briefly what I said earlier, the process to this point for all four nominees has involved extensive investigation, interrogation, a lot of questionnaires, which I am sure they got very tired of filling out, that led them to this moment, followed by more formal investigations at the White House level of all nominees, and coming to this Committee, where staff and members will be looking closely.
Context
Durbin describes the rigorous process nominees underwent before reaching the Committee.
01/25/2012