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Charles E. Schumer: We should have an open and fair debate here, not just go through the motions and, as Senator Leahy said, rubber stamp…

On the recordJanuary 29, 2003
We should have an open and fair debate here, not just go through the motions and, as Senator Leahy said, rubber stamp whoever the administration puts forward.
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Charles E. Schumer
New York
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congress.gov
Jan 29, 2003

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Schumer emphasizes the need for genuine debate in the confirmation process.

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