04/13/2010
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"If the nominee is confirmed--and I presume he will be--he will be the 148th judicial nominee confirmed during President Obama's term so far."
"We do not want future instances of people having their constitutional rights denied."
"As recently as May 2009, the DOJ Inspector General found that 'a perception of a double standard of discipline between higher-ranking and lower-ranking employees continues.'"
"Where I think we can all agree is that reforms are needed at the Justice Department, and I support Senator Murkowski's efforts to achieve reform in the Department."