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On the recordJanuary 29, 2003
Let me just ask you your impression. What in your mind is the Federalist Society philosophy that draws so many Bush nominees to the Federal bench to its membership?
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois
Source
congress.gov
Jan 29, 2003

Editor's note · Context

Inquiring about the Federalist Society's influence on Bush nominees.

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