On the recordSeptember 4, 2007
I will not vote for a man who put a bag over his head in the House of Representatives. That, to me, shows complete hostility to this great democracy. I urge a ``no'' vote.
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govinfo.gov“I will not vote for a man who put a bag over his head in the House of Representatives. That, to me, shows complete hostility to this great democracy. I urge a ``no'' vote.”
Opposing a nomination during Senate floor debate.
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