"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 Garland that they blocked him for over a year."
"if you work across the ideological spectrum, you get better results."
"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."
"I commend you for your poise, your endurance, your thoughtful answers."
"I think it would help curtail the growing wave of voter suppression sweeping across our country."
"I've always believed that our democracy is stronger when we expand, not shrink, the ranks where our citizens are fully participated."
"I think it's safe to say you believe transparency is central to the duties of a judge."
"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 welcomed on the Supreme Court."
"And it also guarantees that our Constitution is going to be followed."
"You know, any time I had an opportunity to argue a case at an appellate level, I don't think I ever thought about who nominated or appointed the judges I was before."
"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?"