Ronald Reagan: “I believe the Senate should consider only a nominee's qualifications…”

On the recordJune 20, 1986

I believe the Senate should consider only a nominee's qualifications and character, not his political views.

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Republican · California

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Radio Address to the Nation on the Federal Judiciary

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Ronald Reagan: “I believe the Senate should consider only a nominee's qualifications and character, not his political views.”