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On the recordFebruary 14, 2016
We should not -- we should not accept any more nominees to the Supreme Court from George W. Bush as long as he is president, except in extraordinary circumstances.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

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Chuck Schumer's statement on blocking Supreme Court nominees during George W. Bush's presidency.

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