yourself and your family to an intrusive, at times cruel and unfair, and on the whole, necessary process of scrutiny as you are considered for this appointment. the american people who are now tuning in for the second day of these proceedings are hearing about your approach to the law to your role as a judge and as a potential supreme court justice, and they're also getting to know you personally. and we've had the opportunity to hear a bit about your family, your background. i think it's also appropriate that the american public hear a bit more about your brother's story. as i understand it, served the baltimore police department, served in the u.s. army. before we turn to matters of law, will you please help introduce yourself and your family to the american public as you seek this lifetime