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On the recordMarch 27, 2022
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

Editor's note · Context

Durbin expresses concern over Justice Clarence Thomas's potential conflict of interest due to his wife's communications with the president's chief of staff.

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