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On the recordMarch 20, 2022
The President believes that she should have a lifetime seat on the Supreme Court, and it's the job of this body to evaluate that recommendation on its merits.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

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Durbin emphasizes the Senate's responsibility to assess the Supreme Court nominee.

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