On the recordMarch 19, 2017
America needs a Supreme Court Justice who will protect the Constitution, not one who will countenance the faith or fear of some as a justification for infringing the liberty of many.
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Durbin emphasizes the need for a Supreme Court Justice committed to constitutional rights.
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