"Humble is one of the first words that comes to mind when you say 'United States Senator.'"
"From the beginning of this nation, the drafting of the Constitution, we have grappled with one fundamental issue, many, but this one recurs. The issue of race and justice in America--a Constitution wh..."
"One of the things that inspired me to move in this direction was the judiciary, judges who came back after applying our laws to their case and saying, 'Senator, this is not fair. It is not just.'"
"In that situation, we are trying to make sure that the mandatory minimum sentencing under the Federal law gives judges more discretion."
"What is your definition of patent troll and do you see this as a problem?"
"As Congress considers potential changes to the patent system that threaten the constitutionally guaranteed property rights of innovators, it must assess the full affects of the AIA."
"I urge you to promote solutions from this chamber as well."
"The conflict of interest inherent in these agreements is problematic for the student consumer."
"I urge you to consider legislation that bans revenue-sharing agreements between colleges and banks."
"It is looking prospectively at preserving the right to vote."
"Because in the past 15 years, those four States--Georgia, Texas, Mississippi, and Louisiana--have had five or more violations in the last 15 years."
"This is about the right to vote. And the Supreme Court has said and the Chief Justice in the course of his hearing before this Committee said that is the right that is preservative of all rights."