Patrick Leahy actually said...

I've always believed that our democracy is stronger when we expand, not shrink, the ranks where our citizens are fully participated.

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

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

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