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On the recordJune 24, 1992
It would be our pragmatic conclusion that once the political season is underway, and it is, action on a Supreme Court nomination must be put off until after the election campaign is over.
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Joe Biden
Democratic · Delaware

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Biden's statement on delaying Supreme Court nominations during election years.

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