07/13/2009
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"I have been concerned about the reputation of the court in the eastern district of Texas."
"not only in the future bench, but in our country to produce people like yourselves."
"I just would remind you that one of the great Yankee fans in the U.S. Senate is immediately to my right."
"I think important qualities in a judge are adherence to the rule of law, integrity, fairness, and moderation."