I announced about 4 weeks ago that I would not vote for the confirmation of Ms. Elena Kagan and expressed at that time the reasons. But I wanted to memorialize that on the Senate floor because it is a serious responsibility that we have to advise and consent on the nomination of the President of the United States.
Johnny Isakson: “I announced about 4 weeks ago that I would not vote for the confirmation of Ms. Elena Kagan and expressed at that time…”
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The speaker addresses his decision not to support the confirmation of Elena Kagan.
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