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On the recordMarch 16, 2016
I look forward to hearing from our witnesses, their ideas to address this issue in a way that respects congressional intent and upholds judicial independence.
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James Lankford
Republican · Oklahoma

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Lankford expresses eagerness to hear witnesses' views on legislative intent.

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