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Dick Durbin: “At least the last four that I can recall usually faced some question from the other side of the aisle about the impact…”

On the recordNovember 17, 2010
At least the last four that I can recall usually faced some question from the other side of the aisle about the impact of international law on America's decisions in our courts.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin notes the scrutiny of international law in Supreme Court nominee hearings.

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