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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.
Said by
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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