Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

It is sickening, frankly, not to have it straightened out.

Voting to confirm an individual to the Federal bench is one of the most important and lasting decisions that a Senator can make.

I will now call on Senator Mark Udall of Colorado to make an introduction of his nominee.

Judges must respect the role of Congress as representatives of the American people; decide cases based on the law and the facts.