Orrin Hatch: “I certainly agree with that. Mr. Waxman, who is a highly regarded and respected lawyer, was the Solicitor General--one…”

“I certainly agree with that. Mr. Waxman, who is a highly regarded and respected lawyer, was the Solicitor General--one of them. Mr. Estrada worked under three Democrat Solicitors General who saw his work product. Mr. Waxman is highly respected. I doubt he would put his reputation on the line, as he did, by vouching for Mr. Estrada if he were not absolutely convinced he would be a fair and unbiased Federal judge. That is none other than Seth Waxman, the Solicitor General in the Clinton administration. I don't understand all this argument by the other side and why a filibuster of this highly qualified person who has the highest rating of the American Bar Association, their gold standard. I have to say I have to admit it is a good standard at this point, too. They are doing a fair job. It isn't just because of Mr. Estrada I say that. I have been saying it for a couple of years. But one time I wasn't very pleased with it.”