Barack Obama said "I believe firmly that the Constitution calls for the Senate to advise and consent." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJanuary 25, 2006

I believe firmly that the Constitution calls for the Senate to advise and consent.

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Obama asserts the Senate's role in evaluating judicial nominees goes beyond intellect.

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