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On the recordJune 12, 2026
That statement seems contradictory. Stating at one point you would not hire anyone from Columbia and second, you have no bias against those from Columbia. Can you explain?
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Questioning Judge Traynor about his statements on Columbia University.

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