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On the recordMay 7, 2009
For 220 years, presidents and the Senate have focused on appointing and confirming judges and justices who are committed to putting aside their biases and prejudices.
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Jon Kyl
Republican · Arizona

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Kyl highlights the importance of impartiality in judicial appointments.

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