“The president is scared of your power, and he wants you to believe your vote does not matter.”
“AI is not going anywhere. It has both promise and peril. I just want us to be thinking critically about this from all angles.”
“I’d be worried about a massive economic slowdown. You know, the impact of Wall Street on Main Street, and I’d be worried about job losses.”
“He wants you to lose confidence in our electoral system so you stay home this November.”

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On the recordSeptember 17, 2024
This hearing is an important first step in carrying out the Senate's constitutional obligation to provide advice and consent.
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Brian Schatz
Democratic · Hawaii
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Editor's note · Context

Schatz emphasizes the Senate's role in confirming the nominee.

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