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On the recordMay 7, 2009
The ABA performs this function regularly with all Federal judges, and you interview a lot of people who are knowledgeable.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Specter highlights the importance of the American Bar Association in evaluating judicial nominees.

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