As long as we keep this detention center open at Guantanamo, it will continue to serve as a recruiting tool for terrorists.
I think it is long past time that we take action and end this unfortunate chapter in our Nation's history.
I welcome everyone to this important hearing.
Our sacred Constitution guarantees that an American citizen cannot be kept from exercising his or her God-given right to vote because of rac...
if you protect the right to vote for everybody, it is one of the greatest steps you can take to protect a democracy.
I am committed to working to pass a constitutional response to the Shelby County v. Holder decision.
I hope that is going to continue.
It is on an issue that affects all Americans: our right to vote.
We cannot afford to lose it now, and it is our obligation as Senators and Representatives to continue it.
She has argued 32 cases before the Supreme Court--I mean, that would be a career for anyone--another 36 before federal courts of appeals.
I think if we have a fair hearing today, we are going to agree that these nominees are deserving of bipartisan support, all of them.