Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 20, 2022
If you are confirmed, you would be the first ever Federal public defender to sit on the Court.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin points out the significance of Jackson's background as a public defender.

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