Dick Durbin actually said...

"Mr. Hughes, when you were a trial attorney for the Justice Department, you were involved in several cases relating to the harbor maintenance tax..."

"I was always warned that when you are doing well in a court case, do not keep talking."

"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."