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William H. Frist: “Through the Chair, we have given careful consideration of which would be the most appropriate person to begin with. It…”

On the recordMay 18, 2005
Through the Chair, we have given careful consideration of which would be the most appropriate person to begin with. It is Priscilla Owen. So we will proceed with Priscilla Owen. There are five people on the Executive Calendar, and our intention would be to debate these nominees, one by one; and hopefully, as other nominees come out of the Judiciary Committee, to take them up as well. So we will be proceeding with Priscilla Owen.
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William H. Frist
Tennessee

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