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On the recordMarch 19, 2017
What this moment in our history, and in our Nation's history, calls for is a nominee whose experience demonstrates an ability to set aside rigid views in favor of identifying common ground and crafting strong consensus opinions, someone like Merrick Garland.
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Al Franken
Democratic · Minnesota

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Franken emphasizes the need for a nominee who can unite rather than divide.

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