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On the recordMay 7, 2009
I am afraid that sometimes in the past these hearings have gotten so downright nasty and contentious that some people are dissuaded from willingness to serve, which I think is a great tragedy.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Cornyn expresses concern over the contentious nature of Senate hearings affecting judicial nominees.

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