Would it be the truth in regard to these nominees, in regard to Owens and Kuhl and Pickering and Estrada, who we haven't talked about, that in each and every case the measures of their competence, be it the bar association, the gold standard my colleagues across the aisle have talked about for so long, be it the recommendations of their colleagues, other judges with whom they have worked, be it the recommendations of the voters when they put themselves up for a vote--in each and every case, they received the highest recommendation; that is the truth, is it not?
Watson Coleman: “Would it be the truth in regard to these nominees, in regard to Owens and Kuhl and Pickering and Estrada, who we haven't…”
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Discussing the qualifications of judicial nominees during a floor speech.
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