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Charles E. Schumer: “We ought to have them. I mean, let us hope this is all on the level and certainly at least fair process would help give…”

On the recordJanuary 29, 2003
We ought to have them. I mean, let us hope this is all on the level and certainly at least fair process would help give it at least the appearance that that is the case.
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Charles E. Schumer
New York
Source
congress.gov
Jan 29, 2003

Editor's note · Context

Schumer emphasizes the need for a fair confirmation process.

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