"I am pleased to introduce Staci Yandle, nominated to serve as district court judge in the Southern District of my State."
"I believe that Ms. Yandle will be preceded by Nancy Rosenstengel, whose nomination is currently pending on the Senate floor."
"In short, Staci Yandle's confirmation marks another important milestone in the journey toward equality of opportunity for all Americans."
"I am pleased that she has been nominated here before the Committee today, and I am going to work with my colleagues to move her name through the confirmation process."
"Thanks a lot, Senator Klobuchar."
"One of the questions asked of you by Senator Kirk... was about a constitutional amendment, the Tenth Amendment, the role of the Federal Government, the role of the States."
"It was 13 years ago when I introduces a bill called the DREAM Act in this Committee, and my cosponsor was Senator Orrin Hatch."
"In fact, justice Kennedy recently said, "A principal feature of the removal system is the broad discretion exercised by immigration officials.""
"we have passed out of this Committee, now pending on the floor, the Smarter Sentencing Act, which is going to address that not just for you but for all Federal judges in the future."
"Thank you for being here today, and special thanks should be given to your two Senators, Senators Isakson and Chambliss."
"Do you believe that Confederate flag issue had anything to do with the issue of race?"
"I was offended by the flag, Senator."