Thomas Daschle: “The Senator is correct. That would be a pretty remarkable record if this were the sports world, the business world, or…”

“The Senator is correct. That would be a pretty remarkable record if this were the sports world, the business world, or the academic world. I was just reminded that 100 of the 170 who were confirmed were confirmed under a Democratic-controlled Senate. So I think we can look back with great satisfaction. I know there are some who argue we have not been tough enough, we have not been aggressive enough. But I think, as we have said on many occasions, where we agree with the President, we will support him. Where we disagree, we have no recourse but to continue to raise these reservations and objections, especially with regard to lifetime appointments to the Federal bench.”