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Chris Coons: In my view, when a President submits a qualified candidate of high character and sound legal mind, absent exceptional…

On the recordApril 9, 2013
In my view, when a President submits a qualified candidate of high character and sound legal mind, absent exceptional circumstances, that candidate is entitled to a vote.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons argues for voting on qualified nominees regardless of political affiliation.

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