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Jack Kingston: let me ask the gentleman a personal question. If it was the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Mario Diaz-Balart) instead of…

On the recordMarch 5, 2003
let me ask the gentleman a personal question. If it was the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Mario Diaz-Balart) instead of Mr. Estrada, and the gentleman had all of his qualifications, do you think that they would let you through based on what you are saying?
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Jack Kingston
Georgia

Editor's note · Context

Questioning the fairness of the confirmation process during a debate.

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