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On the recordMarch 1, 2011
there is no recourse for the Committee or for the Senate voting to confirm a nominee who does not do what they promised to do.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Cornyn highlights the lack of accountability for nominees who fail to uphold their commitments.

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