Orrin Hatch: “Well, for a Federal circuit court nominee, it would be honesty, integrity, temperament, physical capacity--or ability to…”

“Well, for a Federal circuit court nominee, it would be honesty, integrity, temperament, physical capacity--or ability to work--but, in addition, an FBI report that is favorable, and an ABA rating, that isn't necessarily followed but, nonetheless, is helpful if it is favorable. And in this case it is not only favorable, but it is the highest rating they could possibly give. And there are other legitimate considerations, but all of them he has passed.”