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On the recordJanuary 8, 2006
Listening to the opening statements, I'm concerned that so many senators are already in concrete, without having heard from the nominee.
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Arlen Specter
Democratic · Pennsylvania

Editor's note · Context

Specter expresses concern about senators forming opinions before hearing from Alito.

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