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On the recordOctober 11, 2018
I rise today regarding remarks I made on October 5, 2018, on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh. In reference to Justices O'Connor, Souter, and Kennedy, I misspoke and should have said that pro-choice groups opposed two of the nominations, not each. My remarks should have read, ``Furthermore, pro-choice groups vigorously opposed two of the Justices' nominations.'' ____________________
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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