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On the recordOctober 22, 1997
I seriously appreciate having the chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary give this testimony to the important role of Federal district judges. We have heard too little of that. While I disagree with him on the specific bill, I am glad to have him reaffirm the importance of the local resident Federal district judges having a major role in defending constitutional rights.
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Barney Frank
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Discussing the role of Federal district judges during a committee hearing.

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