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William H. Frist: “My goal in that discussion next week is to begin to talk, not to extend what has been a very good debate, but have a…”

On the recordMarch 7, 2003
My goal in that discussion next week is to begin to talk, not to extend what has been a very good debate, but have a discussion on this nomination in terms of the constitutional significance of advice and consent.
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William H. Frist
Tennessee

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Discussing the Estrada nomination and the importance of advice and consent.

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