Political Quotes

On the recordJune 25, 2022
If we allow Supreme Court nominees to lie under oath and secure lifetime appointments... there must be consequences.
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Democratic · New York

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Ocasio-Cortez calls for accountability for Supreme Court nominees who misled during confirmation.

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