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On the recordAugust 4, 2009
Yes, but, OK, two points I would make. My time is up. But, number one, it would be done on a random basis and secretly, number one.
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Chuck Schumer
Democratic · New York

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Schumer discusses the random and secretive nature of the proposed assignment process.

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