across the spectrum. one self-described liberal democrat that advised him at yale said that judge kavanaugh, quote, commands wide and deep respect among scholars, lawyers and jurists. this praise has been echoed by hundreds of character witnesses who have received before the senate or written us letters to praise judge kavanaugh's personal character and his integrity in the strongest terms. the committee has also thoroughly investigated the last-minute allegations that have been brought forward, the evidence that has been produced either fails to corroborate these accusations or, in fact, support judge kavanaugh's unequivocal denial. in some cases the accusers have been -- have even recanted their baseless allegations. all in all, this is a nominee who has received what many consider the gold standard of judicial qualification, a rating of unanimously well-qualified