My first reaction is a simple one: It could have been a lot worst. ... The president has not sent us a nominee that we've rejected already.

Sen. Graham and I do not think it would be appropriate to vote on this bill while the president is there, so we have agreed to delay the vote,

Mr. President, you want to speed the process up and deal with vacancies? Work with us. Nominate judges from the mainstream, consult with us and you will find these, your nominees, will go through like a hot knife through butter,

the most intellectually accomplished president of the 20th century and also the worst.

one of the finer debates that I have heard in 18 years in the House.

There is zero consultation, ... That is not what the founders intended.