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John Thune: “Judge Sotomayor's judicial record and testimony during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings clearly demonstrate a…”

On the recordAugust 5, 2010
Judge Sotomayor's judicial record and testimony during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearings clearly demonstrate a hostile view of the Second Amendment and the fundamental right of self-defense guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution.
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John Thune
Republican · South Dakota
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govinfo.gov
Aug 5, 2010

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Thune discusses concerns regarding Judge Sotomayor's views on the Second Amendment.

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