Patrick Leahy actually said...

One doesn't have to have the same political beliefs or ideologies as a judicial nominee to recognize their integrity and intellect.

I believe that your experience as a Federal public defender has made you a better judge, helped you maintain impartial and balanced perspect...

And it also guarantees that our Constitution is going to be followed.

I contrast that with Republicans' treatment of then Judge Merrick Garland. We're still waiting today for Republicans to explain on the recor...