"When you are having 50 percent nationwide unemployment in Indian Country, you almost don't know where to start."
"But this guy was on the bigger list."
"I look forward to hearing your testimony and hope that we can confirm you promptly so you can start the important work of administering justice."
"Moreover, if confirmed, Brian Jackson would be only the second African-American judge to serve on the District Court in the Middle District of Louisiana."
"The experience and talent of today's nominees is extraordinary."
"It is evidently not treated. Is that right, Mr. Heyman?"
"But what is the harm?"
"I would like to thank Senator Klobuchar and the Chair."
"What I am interested in is that for Indians to receive money in the settlement, I guess they would have to know about the settlement and whether they are entitled to it."
"I do not think that is consistent with Article 9, Section 4 of that treaty, the requirement that anyone detained be afforded access to a court to challenge his or her detention."
"Thank you so much for chairing this important hearing and calling it and for your leadership."