mr. strauss. and i apologize that we have to continue these, but these are interesting times at city hall this week. >> i'm sorry. i missed the prelude because i was talking to the last presenters. you are continuing these items? >> chair peskin: yes, sir. >> i will continue my testimony. >> chair peskin: thank you. are there any other members of the public? seeing none, public comment is closed. is there any introduction of new items? seeing none. general public comment. mr. yip. >> public: good morning. seeking a wealthy nation in great unity for the people. seeking of civil liberty and civil justice of human rights for the people. the principle of lively hood is the seeking of prosperity and benefits for the people. the principle progressive leadership is the seeking of progress of human civilization and improvements for the people. [indiscernible] >> public: these principles are the goals and objectives of management in the seeking of true perfection and happiness of our people. political lead

mr. strauss it will be the first time since 1989, and only the third time in the last 100 years that a judicial nominee was confirmed without two positive blue slips. i certainly take the chairman at his word that this was a one time exception to the blue ship process, but i will hold him and the president to the same standard that they demanded from president obama in 2009. i will continue to rigorously defend the senate's constitutional obligation to provide advice and consent on lifetime appointees to the federal bench. and until we return to our normal process through which we can provide this kind of advice and consent, i will continue to oppose invoking cloture on any judicial nominee, and i encourage my colleagues to join me in this position. i yield the floor. mr. sullivan: mr. president? the presiding officer: the senator from alaska. mr. sullivan: mr. president, every week i try to come down on the floor and talk a little bit about my state, do a little bit of bragging in what we call our alaskan of the week series. now, there's a lot to talk about with regard to alaska. and people in

mrs. davis... ha ha ha, yay kids! ♪ noah! olivia! it's been a while. too long. [ chuckles ] i saw that sit-down you did on dominique strauss khan. nicely done.oing on? [ inhales deeply ] we're gonna have to push the interview. olivia. we just need an extra hour or so. it's live. i'm not at liberty to discuss it, but the president is in an important meeting,