Political Quotes

“Now, Mr. President, as you well know, a few minutes ago the Senate confirmed Judge Murillo to serve as a California District Judge. She is the 235th judge confirmed by this majority. The majority has now confirmed more judges under President Biden than any majority has confirmed in decades. This is historic. We have confirmed more judges than under the Trump administration, more judges than any administration in this century, more judges than any administration going back decades. One out of every four active judges on the bench has been appointed by this majority. Let me repeat that. One out of every four active judges on the bench has been appointed by this majority. Together, these individuals are arguably the most qualified and historic nominees ever confirmed in a 4-year span. I want to thank all Senators--Democrat and Republican--who supported these nominees. Both parties cooperating on many of these judges shows why the advice and consent process is critical to this body and to our democracy. Two hundred thirty-five judges--that is 235 qualified and experienced mainstream judges. They are former consumer protection lawyers, labor lawyers, voting rights experts, civil rights lawyers, Federal prosecutors, public defenders, teachers, mentors, scholars, great Americans from every walk of life and legal practice. I am very proud of this milestone, not because of the number alone but because of what the number means.…”