that is from ashley parker in "the new york times." we will show you a number of highlights from the debate on the senate floor leading up to the confirmation vote for loretta lynch. first, we want to show you president obama's reaction after hearing that the confirmation vote went through. >>pres. obama: before i start with other issues, i want to say publicly, for the first time, that i am very pleased that loretta lynch has been confirmed -- [laughter] [applause] america will be better off for it. [applause] she spent her life fighting for the fair and equal justice at the foundation of our democracy. she has been a great job helping our communities, keeping them safe but also making sure our citizens are protected by equal justice under the law. [applause] she has got credibility with water enforcement but she has also got credibility with communities. she knows -- one of the things i want to work with her on is making sure that all around the country we are rebuilding trust with respect to our police forces and making sure that th