03/09/1997
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"H.R. 4301, however, contains several provisions that either are inconsistent with the President's request, premature, or would impose burdensome restrictions."
"I ask the Senate to consider and to promptly confirm the nomination of Judge Stephen Breyer as the 108th Justice of the Supreme Court."
"I believe in this guy."
"Tell them, 'Don't play politics with this. Do what's right for America and do it this year.'"