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On the recordFebruary 27, 2022
I mean, to think that he would consider a case where his wife is frequently contacting the chief of staff for the president and giving advice on matters that are going to be ultimately litigated by the court, that is the ultimate conflict of interest.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
Source
msnbc.com

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Senator Durbin discusses the conflict of interest involving Justice Clarence Thomas due to his wife's communications.

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