Byron Dorgan: “I do not have the foggiest idea why that is brought up, unless it is…”

On the recordJuly 31, 2003

I do not have the foggiest idea why that is brought up, unless it is to advance some political interest someplace. But that ought not be here.

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Byron Dorgan

Democratic · North Dakota

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Discussing the Judiciary Committee's handling of judgeships during Senate debate.

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