Bite my tongue, he is a highly qualified nominee, ... a proven record of working in a bipartisan way.

I would like a nominee with a proven track record on important issues. I look forward to having these questions answered.

We've always talked about her record and her qualifications.

No one that knows her would make such a suggestion. And no one that knows her record and her qualifications would make such a suggestion.

the most qualified nominee who has ever been put up for a Supreme Court vacancy.

It was one of those things you say and then you bite your tongue and think, 'What did I just do?' It made me feel awful, so I sent flowers and an apology.