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On the recordMay 15, 2003
the filibuster encourages the President to find common ground with the Senate on nominating individuals who can garner consensus.
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Chuck Grassley
Republican · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Grassley argues that the filibuster promotes bipartisan consensus in judicial nominations.

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