Mike Lee actually said...

That's certainly--certainly is how it should work and I suppose consistent with the judges' oath that federal judges must take.

Mr. Phillips has been nominated to serve on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.

I think, of all of our obligations as Senators, there is none more important than making sure that our federal courts are staffed with good ...

It shouldn't have. Maybe sometimes does, but if it does, it shouldn't.