Pat Roberts: “The primary purpose, as I recall, was to distribute grants to States so they can better serve their people.”

His brand of unconditional cordiality is increasingly rare, and this institution sure could use a lot more of it.

Be careful, young man. Some people in my State might want to be able to afford to drive to Colorado to buy your free marijuana.

I thank my colleagues for joining me in reviewing the nominations of the individuals before us.

Orrin Hatch is not most people. Simply put, the institution he truly loves will not be the same without him.