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On the recordSeptember 3, 2018
And I hope we will return to a hearing process that respects the Rules of the Senate and that treats each other and particularly the nominee with the civility that he and this process is entitled to.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin calls for civility and respect in the Senate hearing process.

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