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On the recordJuly 19, 2005
But I want the same deference given to John Roberts that I gave to Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She wouldn't meet my litmus test of issues, but she is an academically qualified person of integrity with judicial temperament.
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Kay Bailey Hutchison
Republican · Texas

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Senator Hutchison advocates for treating Judge Roberts with the same respect she afforded Justice Ginsburg, despite differing views.

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