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John Sarbanes: “That process, I repeat, is now breaking down. The other thing that is happening, as he says, instead of disagreeing with…”

On the recordMarch 19, 1997
That process, I repeat, is now breaking down. The other thing that is happening, as he says, instead of disagreeing with the qualifications of a nominee, the other side says, ``We don't really need the position.''
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John Sarbanes
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing the nomination process and its challenges.

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