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Harry Reid: very briefly, we have just approved the 171st judge during the Bush administration. There have been 171 judges approved.…

On the recordFebruary 4, 2004
very briefly, we have just approved the 171st judge during the Bush administration. There have been 171 judges approved. To my knowledge, there have been four he submitted who have not been approved, other than those who are going through the committee process. So the score is 171 to 4. A good average, I think.
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Harry Reid
Democratic · Nevada

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Discussing the approval of judges during the Bush administration.

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