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Dick Durbin: And that is why the Senate’s constitutional duty of advice and consent is so critical.

On the recordJune 11, 2026
And that is why the Senate’s constitutional duty of advice and consent is so critical.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Opening statement at Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing.

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