In a battle over who asks tougher questions of Sri Srinivasan, the Senate was no match for the U.S. Supreme Court. Srinivasan, principal deputy solicitor general and nominee for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, got an easy reception during his April 10 confirmation hearing.
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) said, "I have no questions for the wonderful candidate." Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) told Srinivasan, "We have been friends a long time. I will hope our friendship will not be seen as a strike against you." Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) remarked, "I’m really impressed by you. I think you’re terrific."
