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Charles E. Schumer: I want to know his views, not what his client's views are and not how persuasive an advocate he is.

On the recordJanuary 29, 2003
I want to know his views, not what his client's views are and not how persuasive an advocate he is.
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Charles E. Schumer
New York
Source
congress.gov
Jan 29, 2003

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Senator Schumer insists on understanding the nominee's personal views.

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