“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordOctober 26, 2020
It is the job of a senator to pursue her policy preferences. In fact, it would be a dereliction of duty for her to put policy goals side. By contrast, it is the job of a judge to resist her policy preferences.
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Amy Coney Barrett
Independent · District of Columbia
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msnbc.com

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Amy Coney Barrett emphasizes the independence of a judge compared to a senator's role in pursuing policy.

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