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Cory Booker: It's written in the constitution. And to properly vet somebody, you should have the fullness of their record.

On the recordSeptember 5, 2018
It's written in the constitution. And to properly vet somebody, you should have the fullness of their record.
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Cory Booker
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Booker emphasizes the constitutional duty of the Senate to vet judicial nominees thoroughly.

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