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Jeh Johnson: I believe Supreme Court nomination hearings have become a national embarrassment. I watched these, and I'm embarrassed…

On the recordMarch 26, 2022
I believe Supreme Court nomination hearings have become a national embarrassment. I watched these, and I'm embarrassed for our country. I'm embarrassed for the nominee.
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Jeh Johnson
Democratic · New York

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Jeh Johnson expresses his dismay over the current state of Supreme Court nomination hearings, referring to them as a national embarrassment.

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