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On the recordFebruary 10, 2003
I voted for invoking cloture on the Paez nomination because, of course, I agree with Senator Leahy that we should not filibuster a judge nominated by the President.
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Jon Kyl
Republican · Arizona

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Discussing the cloture vote on the Paez judicial nomination.

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