Richard Durbin actually said...

"You have to go back to Thurgood Marshall to find a person like this judge who has extensive criminal case experience."

"As chairman of this committee for the next 10 days, I’m focused on one thing, filling the vacancy on the Supreme Court."

"Judge Jackson, you are extraordinary. Your story is a great American story. You are exceptionally qualified for this position. It raises a serious question about conflict of interest for Justice Thoma..."

"to think that he would consider a case where his wife is frequently contacting the chief of staff for the president and giving advice on matters that are going to be ultimately litigated by the court,..."