Richard Durbin actually said...

From the beginning of this nation, the drafting of the Constitution, we have grappled with one fundamental issue, many, but this one recurs....

Mr. Pitman, would that include your first assistant?

I thank my colleague, Senator Kirk, for signing a blue slip signaling his support for that nomination.

I have had a chance, having served here for a few years, to interview a lot of people aspiring to the Federal bench.