On the recordJuly 22, 2013
Well, your staff may be, Judge, but we in Congress set the number of judges, so----
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congress.govWell, your staff may be, Judge, but we in Congress set the number of judges, so----
Sessions emphasizes Congress's authority over judicial staffing.
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