Richard Durbin actually said...

Senator, why do you Senators always pick prosecutors to be judges? You should be more balanced in your approach.

Durbin questions the tendency to select prosecutors for judicial positions.

05/22/2013

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Confirming a Supreme Court Justice is one of the most important responsibilities I think I have as a U.S. Senator.

Representation matters with the legitimacy and credibility of our judicial system.

That is a charge which, I think, is belied by the fact that this endorsement has taken place.

I have every expectation that at the end of this week's hearings, it will be clear to all that you are impeccably qualified in the law.