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On the recordMay 7, 2009
It is fair to inquire into a nominee's judicial philosophy, and we will here have a serious and fair inquiry.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Whitehouse emphasizes the importance of examining a nominee's judicial philosophy.

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