"What this moment in our history, and in our Nation's history, calls for is a nominee whose experience demonstrates an ability to set aside rigid views in favor of identifying common ground and crafting strong consensus opinions, someone like Merrick Garland."
"We must determine whether your understanding of our founding document is one that will make real its promise of justice and equality to all Americans."
"My personal convictions do not matter."
"The Justices who sit on the Supreme Court wield enormous power over our daily lives."
"federal investments in R&D have paid off handsomely in the past and are vital to our continued success as a nation"
"the Administration planned to gut our federal commitment to energy R&D"
"I would like to ask you to work with me to fund the Tribal Energy Loan Guarantee Program."
"My sister attended a school with poor conditions that Senator Franken helped generously."
"I am concerned about the Prairie Island Indian Community in my State."
"In my State, it is very important that FEMA is prepared for anything and that it continues to coordinate its emergency management plans with Prairie Island."
"This hearing is an opportunity to shine a light on the very important relationship between FEMA and the tribes."