03/05/2013
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"I contrast that with Republicans' treatment of then Judge Merrick Garland. We're still waiting today for Republicans to explain on the record what kind of substantive concerns they had with Merrick Ga..."
"I voted yes because I believed that he had what it takes to serve as an impartial, fair Chief Justice who would uphold the rule of law."
"Any nomination--any nomination--to the Court is historic."
"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?"