Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"I particularly reject the analogy of a judge to an 'umpire' who merely calls 'balls and strikes.'"

"It is fair to inquire into a nominee's judicial philosophy, and we will here have a serious and fair inquiry."

"And so when we come to this distinguished Committee and say that this was in keeping with the practice of the Second Circuit, we have looked at it in every way that we possibly can to ensure what took..."

"It actually gives me goose bumps to think about the path that has brought you here today."