Patrick Leahy actually said...

Any nomination--any nomination--to the Court is historic.

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

I believe that--in fact, I don't think of it as a liability. I think it's going to be a major asset to you, and I think it should be welcome...

What do you say to people who say you're soft on crime or even anti-law enforcement because you accepted your duties as a public defender?