"I think is a safety issue for correctional officers as well as for inmates."
"I think we have this falsehood that often rhetorically is heard here in Washington, that somehow Americans are not equally concerned, whether you're a Republican or a Democrat or an Independent, about..."
"It's failing. It's undermining the implementation of the First Step Act."
"No one, regardless of their background, deserves that, and their crime is irrelevant to that equation."
"I am grateful that this man, who learned about the United States of America and our legal system, fell in love with it in Pakistan, made a determination to be a part of it, here in the United States o..."
"I am proud that this American is going to the Federal bench because I would be terrified if he ran for office against me in the 2026 elections."
"Sir, I'm excited to support your nomination, but I just want to say for the record, I don't like you."
"I am proud that this Jersey boy, straight out of Jersey City, a city known for extraordinary immigrants making extraordinary contributions to our country, will continue in that tradition."
"We must protect the rights of all Americans, regardless of their background."
"I am really excited right now, and for all of my colleagues, like Senator Graham, who love New Jersey almost as much as they love their own States, this is a very great moment that I have."
"the historic nature, as Senator Menendez mentioned, of this nomination, cannot be understated."