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William H. Frist: “Is the Senator aware that it has been suggested a double standard is being applied to this nominee with requests being…”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2003
Is the Senator aware that it has been suggested a double standard is being applied to this nominee with requests being made that have never been applied to any other nominee? Does the Senator have any explanation for this?
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William H. Frist
Tennessee

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Questioning the treatment of a nominee during Senate debate.

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