David Thomas: “I rise more to talk a little bit about the disappointment I have in the process in which we find ourselves. There is not…”

“I rise more to talk a little bit about the disappointment I have in the process in which we find ourselves. There is not much point in talking about the nominee, Mr. Estrada. He has been talked about forever. I can't think of another thing that could be said that has not already been said. What we can do is talk a little about the process being created. Talk about the obstruction that is taking place and the Congress that is faced with a great many important issues we need to get considered. We all recognize in any issue, particularly of a nominee, it is perfectly legitimate that people have different points of view. That is not unusual. Indeed, that is the way it ought to be. It also is appropriate for people to come to the floor after the committee has acted and to share those points of view and to do whatever they feel appropriate to try and convince others to share that point of view. That is the way it is supposed to be.”