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On the recordMay 17, 2023
This is not a witch hunt. This is not a smear. This is not a harassment. This is to try to rescue the reputation of the Court from some very sordid facts that have been disclosed and proven.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Defending the need for legislation to address ethical standards in the Supreme Court.

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