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Jon Kyl: “The Senate has an obligation, a very serious obligation to the U.S. Constitution, to provide advice and consent to the…”

On the recordApril 21, 2010
The Senate has an obligation, a very serious obligation to the U.S. Constitution, to provide advice and consent to the President on his nominations.
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Jon Kyl
Republican · Arizona

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Kyl emphasizes the Senate's constitutional duty regarding judicial nominations.

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