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Charles E. Schumer: “I worry about it from a constitutional perspective because there should be real advise and consent.”

On the recordJanuary 29, 2003
I worry about it from a constitutional perspective because there should be real advise and consent.
Said by
Charles E. Schumer
New York
Source
congress.gov
Jan 29, 2003

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Schumer expresses concern about the confirmation process and constitutional obligations.

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