This was an extraordinary blockade. It was totally unprecedented in our country's whole history.

I want to hear from you about a pattern I have seen in your decisions on the Tenth Circuit.

Not as cold as your dissent, Judge Gorsuch, which argued that his firing was lawful.

Your ideological perspective or, as some would say here, your judicial philosophy, on these issues matter because if you are confirmed, you will have a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court.

These are law-changing decisions, many upending a century or more of law and precedent.

This is an approach that ignores the workplace realities that the law is designed to address and the very nature of workplace harassment.

Power has been taken away from the American people in two steps.

the Roberts Court allowed money to pour into our elections.

The independence of the judiciary is more important than ever, and your defense of it is critical.

I am shocked every year, Senator, how many young women raise their hand. It is disturbing to me.

Over the past few days, Judge Gorsuch has talked a lot about how he follows the law rather than his personal views or his feelings.

I think it is time for them to expect more.

Millions and millions of women who have apprehensions about Roe v. Wade and whether you would vote to overturn it will find very little basis for confidence in what you have said about those decisions.

I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. TrumpCare

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