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Chris Coons: I believe my constitutional duty to advise the President on this nomination to the Supreme Court is among my most…

On the recordMarch 19, 2017
I believe my constitutional duty to advise the President on this nomination to the Supreme Court is among my most important responsibilities as a Senator.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons emphasizes the importance of his role in advising on Supreme Court nominations.

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