Pat Roberts actually said...

Ms. Courtney Dunbar Jones, I think your statement was mercifully short, and extremely poignant, and extremely to the point.

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

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

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