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Jon Kyl: “As to the first three, I take from the invitation to have them testify a hope that their presence argues for a justice…”

On the recordJune 30, 2010
As to the first three, I take from the invitation to have them testify a hope that their presence argues for a justice who would rule for them.
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Jon Kyl
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Kyl expresses skepticism about the motivations behind Kagan's nomination.

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