On the recordApril 21, 2010
We do not filibuster judges. And if we were to do that, we would change the culture of this place.
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Trent Lott
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congress.govTrent Lott: “We do not filibuster judges. And if we were to do that, we would change the culture of this place.”
Editor's note · Context
Lott asserts the principle against filibustering judicial nominations to maintain Senate culture.
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