Accuser Christine Ford arrived to the Dirksen building just after 10:00 AM ET.

Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA) began the hearing by delivering opening statements.

Ford delivered her opening statement with a shaky voice and said that Kavanaugh’s assault against her drastically altered her life.

As she concluded her opening remarks, she giggled and asked for “caffeine.”

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Ford: “Brett’s assault on me drastically altered my life. For a very long time I was too afraid and ashamed to tell anyone these details.” https://t.co/005BvMqW3Y pic.twitter.com/kMOoUa6s8f — Fox News (@FoxNews) September 27, 2018

Christine Ford giggles as she holds her coffee:

https://twitter.com/CBSEveningNews/status/1045326482451701760

People watching the hearing took notice…

Ford notes she would need caffeine after reading opening statement. Sen Booker takes her a cup. Grassley remarks “nobody can mix up my coffee right” — Chad Pergram (@ChadPergram) September 27, 2018