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Wayne Allard: “I have heard some on the floor try and imply that somehow Mr. Estrada has a hot temper, a short fuse. First, I would…”

On the recordFebruary 12, 2003
I have heard some on the floor try and imply that somehow Mr. Estrada has a hot temper, a short fuse. First, I would have to say that seems inconsistent with the many letters from those who know him. That includes such people as his former colleagues in the Solicitor General's Office, Ron Klain and Seth Waxman, who all praised his personal demeanor. But beyond that, is the Senator as troubled as I am by the use of these code words that perpetuate stereotypes about Hispanics and makes you wonder if we are debating Ricky Ricardo or Miguel Estrada? I see high praise in a New York Post article that describes him as a great American success story. I wonder if the Senator from Utah would respond to that question.
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Defending Miguel Estrada's character and addressing stereotypes during Senate debate.

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