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Bill Clinton: “I think what I judge is by what people say at the end of a conclusive discussion and what they determine based on their…”

On the recordFebruary 11, 2003
I think what I judge is by what people say at the end of a conclusive discussion and what they determine based on their own consideration. Much of my concern is based on the Constitution and the role of this body--not on what people did or didn't do, although I think that is instructive, and I think it is very helpful. It does have sway with me because I don't believe we have developed an adequate record in the Judiciary Committee that would give even those of us who might end up opposing his nomination--I don't know that for a fact--an adequate basis on which to exercise our constitutional responsibility.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

Editor's note · Context

Discussing concerns about the adequacy of the Judiciary Committee's record on a nomination.

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