Ben Cardin actually said...

"I want to thank both Senator Hagan and Senator Burr not only for their testimony here today and their introductions, but the manner in which these nominees have been brought forward."

"As a lawyer, I offered and provided a number of pro bono hours."

"I want to talk a little bit about diversity and how important it is to have diversity on our bench."

"Does empathy have any role to play here?"