Orrin Hatch actually said...

"There are very few things that are as satisfying or as important in this country and in our constitutional way of law than being a Federal judge."

"I think we are making solid confirmation progress."

"Now, my main focus in evaluating judicial nominees--I will try and get a little closer here--is whether they are qualified by legal experience as well as their judicial philosophy."

"I believe we owe it to them and the American people to act swiftly."