"Our goal today should be to address the systemic gaps that left us vulnerable to this crisis in the first place and to ensure that science is not politicized, especially when it concerns the health of millions, not only in our Nation but around the world."
"The appearance of unfairness causes real pain to the parties who come to our courts seeking justice."
"To learn this now, 3 years after our case ended is like reopening a painful, painful wound."
"The Courthouse Ethics in Transparency Act keeps this provision in place."
"I want you to know that the bill does not impact existing judicial safety and confidential rules."
"In July, I, along with 90 of my colleagues in the House and Senate, sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland requesting an investigation into repeated wrongful targeting of individuals of Asi..."
"The rise in voter suppression laws across the country has revealed critical gaps in the Voting Rights Act."
"Our judiciary, as our legislature, and our Congress, need to reflect the people they serve."
"So, I appreciate all these comments that we are getting here."
"We need to get past this partisanship, and focus on qualifications while we focus on diversifying the bench."
"We also discussed challenges facing the region, including the need for more early education STEM opportunities to strengthen the talent pipeline and the growing affordable housing crisis."