Orrin Hatch: “I cannot believe the arguments that have been used in this matter, and I cannot believe my colleagues on the other side…”

“I cannot believe the arguments that have been used in this matter, and I cannot believe my colleagues on the other side, with their feet in concrete, cannot understand why this is such an important nomination. The fact is this fellow is immensely qualified. I have had countless people tell me that, in addition to my own studies, and I have had a lot of Democrats say he is really qualified--but. "But" what? These phony accusations that he has not answered questions? Come on. The Democrats conducted the hearings. They controlled the process. They could have kept the hearings going for days. It would have been very unusual for them to do that, but they could have. The hearings were conducted by Senator Schumer. Every Democrat had a chance to come and ask questions. After the hearings were over, they had an opportunity to present written questions to him. Guess how many of those nine Democrats offered written questions. Only two of them.”