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Tom Harkin: “I just say to the leader, it seems odd we have a nominee that is supported by both of the Senators from her home State…”

On the recordOctober 2, 2000
I just say to the leader, it seems odd we have a nominee that is supported by both of the Senators from her home State, on both sides of the aisle, on the Republican and Democratic side; and I think she is not getting her due process here in this body. I just want to make that point. I appreciate that.
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Tom Harkin
Democratic · Iowa

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Addressing the nomination process for a judicial nominee.

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