"Sir, as my wise counsel, Chuck Schumer, is known throughout the land, first and foremost for his humility and deference."
"If you cut him, he bleeds Jersey."
"His legal career has been defined by this ideal. He spent much of his time in our Federal courts."
"They continued to give him plaudits, like describing him as a public servant, a very strong moral character."
"This is not a routine hearing. It is really one that affirms our commitment to the judiciary."
"I always say, we defer to the President."
"We have had qualified African-American women for generations, but this is the first time we have seen them now going on to our Federal bench at this number."
"To see the diversity now happening on our Federal bench, I think, gives every American a reason to be proud."
"These are not just any two candidates. They are better than any Broadway hit."
"I have been on this Committee now just for a few Congresses, been a Senator for about 10 years."
"I always defer first to the senior Senator of the great State."