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Mike DeWine: “I think that is legitimate. But if we extend it to the natural consequence of that discussion and really say, no, we…”

On the recordJanuary 29, 2003
I think that is legitimate. But if we extend it to the natural consequence of that discussion and really say, no, we can't put that person on the bench because they advocated that position, I think that is a very, very serious mistake.
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Mike DeWine
Republican · Ohio
Source
congress.gov
Jan 29, 2003

Editor's note · Context

Arguing against disqualifying nominees for their advocacy.

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