Senator Cantwell regrets that she could not be here today to speak personally in favor of Mr. Bastian, but gives her assurance that she will join in supporting his nomination and speak on the floor about his qualifications for this judge.
Durbin conveys Cantwell's support for Bastian's nomination despite her absence.
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