"As a result of this progress, we have emerged from the crisis phase of the pandemic."
"If Congress fails to act, we increase the risk that the coronavirus will become a crisis once again."
"I supported Judge Childs, that wasn`t a name that I had in mind from years ago, when I raised this issue."
"Ketanji Brown Jackson has been imminently qualified person fit for the court."
"The time is now to invest in childcare providers and families so that we can build a better, stronger, and more equitable economy."
"I would also like to say that I think it is because of the science and vaccinations that have begun to work that we had a change in policy, but that will not fall on deaf ears."
"We must continue to dedicate the necessary resources to ensure that childcare is affordable, caregivers are well paid, and that any parent who wants to rejoin the labor force is able to access the chi..."
"I spoke to him earlier today and he is fully supportive of the president`s choice. He was openly hoping for Judge Childs to be selected, but he told me he is fully supportive of Joe Biden`s choice for..."
"I congratulated him for keeping his promise, and thanked him for doing it on the anniversary day of his having made the promise. I told him I thought he had chosen well. That it was clear that I was p..."
"Judge Jackson got three senators the last time. When she ran -- offered for the D.C. Circuit. I suspect, she will get that or more this time."
"I think she is a well-rounded judge, and will be a profoundly good jurist."
"I think he made a good choice. I am hopeful that we can get her confirmed by Easter."