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We do not give the Government that kind of power. We insist that those charges be proven by competent evidence.

We were--I think we were all very fair to Dr. Ford. Should we not be just as fair to Judge Kavanaugh?

I can only speak as one of 21 Senators here, but I thank you very much for your testimony, more importantly, for your bravery coming out and trying to answer our questions as best you could remember.

Is it possible for that question to be answered without violating any counsel relationships?

Dr. Ford, I want to correct the record, but it is not something that I am saying that you stated wrongly.

I will do whatever is in my power to make sure that your claims get a full and proper investigation.

You are looking at them.

Between July 30th and September 13th, there were 45 days this Committee could have been investigating this situation.

I cannot let it go by what Durbin, Senator Durbin said--by the way, he is my friend.

We are here to accommodate you, not you accommodate us.

Ms. Mitchell for Senator Hatch.

I will let you ask your question.

This is not a trial of Dr. Ford. It is a job interview for Judge Kavanaugh.

I hope the Majority changes their tactics, opens their mind, and seriously reflects on why we are here.

I will listen to the lady, but we are going to bring this to a close.

It will not make a bit of difference in the outcome.

Okay. Once again, even though I thanked you once, we know you go to a lot of work to do this for the people of this country...

The laws of our country must remain responsive to historical prejudice, discrimination, oppression and mistreatment of African Americans.