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On the recordFebruary 1, 2011
I would hope that the independent judiciary will act as an independent judiciary.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin expresses hope for the judiciary's impartiality in reviewing health care law challenges.

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