Political Quotes

“I want to go over a few facts regarding judicial nominations because that has been the subject of some discussion in this Chamber. I, first, say that today there was a hearing held down in S-128, the appropriations room. It was held in spite of all that is going on around here. I want to tell Senator Leahy how much I appreciate that, and also Senator Schumer, who chaired the subcommittee. I say that because Senator Ensign nominated Larry Hicks. He did it. And I appreciate very much John Ensign allowing me to approve of his nomination. John has been very good about that. Every fourth nomination I get. He told me if there is somebody I really don't like, he said, yes, he wouldn't put them forward. But the first person he put forward is a man by the name of Larry Hicks, eminently qualified, a good lawyer and a good person. It would have been a terrible shame for him and his family to have traveled back here yesterday to be told the hearing has been canceled, the Senate is not in session.”