Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

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

Emphasizing the significance of confirming federal judges.

05/08/2012

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They are obliged to limit themselves to the issues properly presented to the court.

So may your nomination continue to be uneventful, and best wishes as you go forward.

They are obliged to respect precedent.